Guardianship Services

Family Service Society of Yonkers has been delivering Guardianship services since 1997, when the New York State Supreme Court, County of Westchester, asked us to serve as guardians for incapacitated persons. These are individuals who have been deemed unable to make decisions in their own best interest concerning their personal care and / or finances. They are generally elderly and at risk of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. We are the only not-for-profit agency in Westchester County entrusted to handle these critical problems.

Individuals who are referred to us live in their own homes, adult residences, assisted living environments, nursing homes, and hospitals. Family Service Society of Yonkers [FSSY] provides the following services to individuals when appropriate and in conjunction with an existing court order:

Assess the situation referred by the court
Engage the necessary home health services to maintain someone in the home. This can include employment of home health aides, a 24-hour living aide, attendance in a day care program, or any activity, which enhances the person’s quality of living in the home.
Evaluate for capacity to drive and own an automobile.
Marshal the ward's assets to see that they are protected and used for the benefit of the ward.
Submit all applicable tax returns when required.
Manage the assets to limit tax liability.
Apply for all governmental benefits and entitlements to which the ward may be eligible.
Visit the ward on a regular basis to ensure that the developed case plan is carried out.
Maintain communication with interested relatives, friends and other significant individuals.
Submit required reports to the court on a timely basis.
24 hour availability to address emergency situations.

TRUSTS
Family Services Society of Yonkers manages trusts for the benefit of our trust clients. In this regard our services ensure that these instruments are established, conforming to existing state guidelines.

FSSY works with the client to ensure that the terms and conditions of the trust are met. We seek to maximize the use of these dollars for the benefit of the client and to ensure access to government entitlements and benefits.

FSSY has a complete fiscal department and access to legal services which are available
for the benefit of the ward.

FSSY is listed on the Lawlinks web site Back to Home