New York does not automatically recognize foreign guardianships—including Italian court orders like the amministratore di sostegno. If you need a foreign or out-of-state guardianship to have legal effect in NY, you must follow a specific Article 81 process. This guide explains how recognition works, what documents you need, and how to gain authority over assets or medical decisions in New York.

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