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There must be a court order to create a guardianship for an adult. The court will first have to make a determination of incapacitation. Prior to the court order, the person is known as an alleged incapacitated person. Once the court declares the person incapacitated,...
The court makes decisions about who will serve as a guardian. It also monitors and watches over the guardianship. But the court does not see everyday happenings. It cannot see everything that goes on. But family members will be privy to the regular interactions and...
As the guardian of the estate for an incapacitated person, you will have several responsibilities that take time. Sometimes, you may even pay for things for the benefit of the protected person’s estate out of your own pocket. Although you agreed to serve in this role,...
Taking on the responsibility of serving as a person’s guardian is a large undertaking. Those who decide to accept it are expected to adhere to basic principles. In New Jersey, when there are issues with the guardianship, those who are concerned about the person who...
Estate planning isn’t just about wills and trusts. In fact, there are many tools available in estate planning’s toolbox, and they can be adapted to the unique needs and goals of all kinds of clients during their lives and afterwards. For instance, many people setting...
A guardianship is a significant responsibility that is taken very seriously in New Jersey. Caring for an incapacitated minor includes handling their daily needs, overseeing their finances, arranging their medical care and more. Getting a guardianship and contesting it...
When the #FreeBritney social media movement took hold in 2019, the famous pop singer, Britney Spears, did not appear to be mentally or physically incapacitated, and yet rumors spread about her forced admission into a mental health hospital. The conservatorship which...
There are many reasons a guardianship may be required. A disabled child may be approaching their 18th birthday and require special care once they become an adult. An adult may suffer an injury that prevents them from caring for themselves in some fashion. Or an...
When special-needs children turn 18, they become legal adults. While some adult children may be capable of living independently, others may need assistance. In some situations, parents may need to establish guardianship for their children. Not all special-needs adults...
There are several reasons why some New Jersey residents over the age of 18 require the assistance of others to make sound decisions about a number of things. This is why the state allows for those with certain disabilities to be placed in a guardianship. Once...
