A 4802
Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person.
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The Safe Guardianship Act establishes a framework to restrict the appointment of certain individuals as guardians for incapacitated persons in New Jersey. Specifically, it limits the appointment of individuals involved in civil actions, domestic violence cases, or those deemed inappropriate by the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults. The bill also clarifies procedures for guardianship appointments, prioritizing the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults and considering surrogate decision-makers, and addresses issues related to domestic violence restraining orders and firearm restrictions.
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