New York Supreme Court October 18, 1982 (In re the Estate of Scrivani)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Martin Evans, J.

This conservator’s motion seeking permission to renounce an inheritance requires the court to analyze the effect of such a renunciation on her charge’s eligibility for govern men tally afforded medical benefits. In so doing, it raises important questions about the proper roles of the court and the conservator.