Matter of Lambrigger

In Matter of Lambrigger (NYLJ, May 31, 1994, at 37, col 1) the respondent suffered a stroke, was confined to a nursing home and was "unable to move about or communicate verbally." (Id.) Nevertheless, the court found she was not incapacitated. The court then appointed a special guardian to assist her "in the preparation . . . of any forms, documents or other papers necessary for her to implement any property management decisions she may make." (Id.)