Coma Patient Legal Status

In New York, a person in a coma is considered incapacitated and generally not legally responsible for their actions or decisions during that period. However, any prior legal obligations or debts remain their responsibility. If you're considering appointing a guardian or healthcare proxy, it could help in managing their affairs. Would you like more details on that process?

In New York, prior legal obligations or debts remain a person's responsibility even if they are in a coma because these debts were incurred before the incapacitated state. The debts don't disappear; rather, they may be managed by a guardian or representative. Would you like more information on appointing a guardian or managing debts?

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In New York, an incapacitated person is typically one who cannot manage their own affairs due to mental or physical limitations, such as being in a coma. A guardian or healthcare proxy can be appointed to make decisions on their behalf. Prior legal obligations remain unless discharged legally. Would you like information on appointing a guardian or healthcare proxy?

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In New York, someone in a coma is deemed an incapacitated person, unable to manage their own affairs due to their medical condition. They aren't legally responsible for actions or decisions made during their incapacitated state. However, existing legal obligations or debts incurred before entering a coma still remain their responsibility, typically managed by a guardian or representative.
Would you like more details on appointing a guardian or managing debts?