A 4293
Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.
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Bill overview
This bill changes how New Jersey courts determine who receives letters of guardianship for individuals who are unable to make their own decisions. It prioritizes the incapacitated person’s spouse or domestic partner, followed by their heirs or friends if no suitable family member is available. The court can now consider a person’s prior caregiving history when deciding who is best suited to serve as guardian, ensuring the individual’s needs are met. It also reinforces the guardian’s responsibility to act in the incapacitated person’s best interest, regardless of the type of guardianship assigned.
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Shanique Speight
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