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NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-49 - Powers conferred upon the court.

3B:12-49 Powers conferred upon the court.  3B:12-49. Powers conferred upon the court. The court has, for the benefit of the ward, the ward's dependents and members of his household, all the powers over the ward's estate and affairs which he could exercise, if present and not under a disability, except the power to make a will, and may confer those powers upon a guardian of the estate. These powers include, but are not limited to, the power to convey or release the ward's present and contingent and expectant interests in real and personal property, including dower and curtesy and any right of survivorship incident to joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety, to exercise or release the ward's powers as trustee, personal representative, custodian for minor, guardian, or donee of a power of appointment, to enter into contracts, to create revocable or irrevocable trusts of property of the estate which may extend beyond the ward's disability or life, to exercise the ward's options to purchase securities or other property, to exercise the ward's rights to elect options and change beneficiaries under insurance annuity policies and to surrender the policies for their cash value, to exercise the ward's right to an elective share in the estate of the ward's deceased spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c. 246 (C.26:8A-3) to the extent permitted by law and to renounce any interest by testate or intestate succession or by inter vivos transfer and to engage in planning utilizing public assistance programs consistent with current law.  Amended 2005, c.304, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-50 - Additional powers which may be exercised by the court

3B:12-50. Additional powers which may be exercised by the court  The court may exercise, or direct the exercise of, or release the powers of appointment of which the ward is donee, to renounce interests, to make gifts in trust or otherwise, or to change beneficiaries under insurance and annuity policies, only if satisfied, after notice and hearing, that it is in the best interests of the ward. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-50, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-51 - Powers and responsibilities of a guardian of the person of a minor generally

3B:12-51. Powers and responsibilities of a guardian of the person of a minor generally  A guardian of the person of a minor has the powers and responsibilities of a parent who has not been deprived of custody of his minor and unemancipated child, except that a guardian is not legally obligated to provide for the ward from his own funds. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-51, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-52 - Powers and duties of a guardian of the person of a minor

3B:12-52. Powers and duties of a guardian of the person of a minor  In particular, and without qualifying the provisions of N.J.S. 3B:12-51, a guardian of the person of a minor has the following powers and duties, except as modified by order of the court: a. He must take reasonable care of his ward's personal effects and institute an action for the appointment of a guardian of his ward's estate if necessary to protect it; b. He may receive periodically money payable for the support of the ward to the ward's parent, guardian or custodian under the terms of any statutory benefit or insurance system, or any private contract, devise, trust, conservatorship or custodianship. Any sums so received shall be applied to the ward's current needs for support, care and education in the exercise of a reasonable discretion, with or without court order, with due regard to the duty or ability of any person to support or provide for the ward and with or without regard to any other funds, income or property which may be available for that purpose. He must exercise due care to conserve any excess funds for the ward's future needs unless a guardian has been appointed for the estate of the ward, in which case the excess shall be paid over at least annually to that guardian. He may institute an action to compel the performance by any person of a duty to support the ward or to pay sums for the welfare of the ward; c. He is empowered to facilitate the ward's education, social, or other activities and to authorize medical or other professional care, treatment, or advice. He is not liable by reason of this consent for injury to the ward resulting from the negligence or acts of third persons unless it would have been illegal for a parent to have consented. He may consent to the marriage or adoption of his ward or to his ward's military service. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-52, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-53 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-53 - Powers and duties of a guardian of the estate of an unmarried minor as guardian of the minor's person

3B:12-53. Powers and duties of a guardian of the estate of an unmarried minor as guardian of the minor's person  A guardian of the estate of an unmarried minor, as to whom no one has parental rights, has the duties and powers of a guardian of the person of a minor described in this article until the minor attains the age of 18 or marries, but the parental rights so conferred on a guardian of an estate do not preclude appointment of a guardian of the person. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-53, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-54 - Duty of guardian to deliver property when minor attains 18 years of age.

3B:12-54 Duty of guardian to deliver property when minor attains 18 years of age.  3B:12-54. Duty of guardian to deliver property when minor attains 18 years of age. Except as provided in section 2 of P.L.2003, c.258 (C.3B:12-54.1), when a minor who has not been adjudged an incapacitated person attains 18 years of age, his guardian, after meeting all prior claims and expenses of administration, shall pay over and distribute all funds and properties to the former ward as soon as possible. Amended 2003, c.258, s.1; 2005, c.304, s.37.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-55 - When authority and responsibility of guardian terminate

3B:12-55. When authority and responsibility of guardian terminate  The authority and responsibility of a guardian of the person or estate of a minor terminate upon the death, resignation or removal of the guardian or upon the minor's death, adoption, marriage or attainment of 18 years of age, but termination does not affect the guardian's liability for prior acts, nor his obligation to account for funds and assets of his ward. Resignation of a guardian does not terminate the guardianship unless it has been approved by a judgment of the court. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-55, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-56 - Powers, rights and duties of a guardian of the person of a ward generally.

3B:12-56 Powers, rights and duties of a guardian of the person of a ward generally.  3B:12-56. Powers, rights and duties of a guardian of the person of a ward generally. a. A guardian of the person of a ward is not legally obligated to provide for the ward from his own funds. b. A guardian of the person of a ward is not liable to a third person for acts of the ward solely by reason of the relationship and is not liable for injury to the ward resulting from the wrongful conduct of a third person providing medical or other care, treatment or service for the ward except to the extent that the guardian of the ward failed to exercise reasonable care in choosing the provider. c. If a ward has previously executed a valid power of attorney for health care or advance directive under P.L.1991, c.201 (C.26:2H-53 et seq.), or revocation pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1991, c.201 (C.26:2H-57), a guardian of the ward shall act consistent with the terms of such document unless revoked or altered by the court. d. To the extent specifically ordered by the court for good cause shown, the guardian of the person of the ward may initiate the voluntary admission, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), of a ward to a State psychiatric facility, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.2), or a private psychiatric facility. A ward so admitted shall be entitled to all of the rights of a voluntarily admitted patient, which rights shall be exercised on behalf of the ward by the guardian. The guardian of the ward shall exercise the ward's rights in a manner consistent with the wishes of the ward except to the extent that compliance with those wishes would create a significant risk to the health or safety of the ward. If the wishes of the ward are not ascertainable with reasonable efforts, the guardian of the ward shall exercise the ward's rights in a manner consistent with the best interests of the ward. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, if the ward objects to the initiation of voluntary admission for psychiatric treatment or to the continuation of that voluntary admission, the State's procedures for involuntary commitment pursuant to P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.) shall apply. If the ward objects to any other decision of the guardian of the ward pursuant to this section, this objection shall be brought to the attention of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part, which may, in its discretion, appoint an attorney or guardian ad litem for the ward, hold a hearing or enter such orders as may be appropriate in the circumstances. Amended 2005, c.304, s.38.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-58 - Gifts to charities and other objects.

3B:12-58 Gifts to charities and other objects.  3B:12-58. Gifts to charities and other objects. If the estate is ample to provide for the purposes implicit in the distributions authorized by this article, a guardian for the estate of an incapacitated person may apply to the court for authority to make gifts to charity and other objects as the ward might have been expected to make. Amended 2005, c.304, s.40.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-59 - Purchase of real property for use of an incapacitated person and his dependents.

3B:12-59 Purchase of real property for use of an incapacitated person and his dependents.  3B:12-59. Purchase of real property for use of an incapacitated person and his dependents. When it shall appear to the court that it would be advantageous to the incapacitated person and to those legally dependent upon him for their support or are members of the incapacitated person's household, or any of them, if a dwelling house and a lot of land were purchased or a lot of land were purchased and a dwelling house built thereon, for the use of the incapacitated person and to those legally dependent upon him for their support or who are members of the incapacitated person's household, or any of them, the court may direct the guardian of his estate to purchase a house and lot or to purchase a lot and build a dwelling house thereon and to enter into contracts therefor as the court shall deem advisable, and to expend all necessary funds from the ward's estate for that purpose. Amended 2005, c.304, s.41.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-60 - Guardian's duty with respect to will of deceased incapacitated person.

3B:12-60 Guardian's duty with respect to will of deceased incapacitated person.  3B:12-60. Guardian's duty with respect to will of deceased incapacitated person. Upon the death of an incapacitated person, the guardian shall deliver to the Surrogate of the county where the incapacitated person resided prior to death for safekeeping any will of the deceased person which may have come into the guardian's possession, inform the executor or a beneficiary named therein that he has done so, and retain the estate for delivery to a duly appointed personal representative of the decedent or other persons entitled thereto. Amended 2005, c.304, s.42.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-61 - Power of guardian to act as personal representative of the estate of a deceased incapacitated person.

3B:12-61 Power of guardian to act as personal representative of the estate of a deceased incapacitated person.  3B:12-61. Power of guardian to act as personal representative of the estate of a deceased incapacitated person. If within 40 days after the death of an incapacitated person, no other person has been appointed personal representative and no action for an appointment is pending in the Superior Court or Surrogate's court of the county where the incapacitated person resided at his death, the guardian may apply to the Superior Court for authority to exercise the powers and duties of a personal representative so that he may proceed to administer and distribute the decedent's estate without additional or further appointment. Upon application for an order granting the powers of a personal representative to a guardian, after notice to all persons interested in the incapacitated person's estate either as heirs or devisees and including any person nominated executor in any will of which the applicant is aware, the court may order the conferral of those powers, upon determining that there is no objection, and may enter judgment that the guardian has all of the powers and duties of a personal representative. The making and entry of a judgment under this section shall have the effect of an order of appointment of a personal representative, except that the estate in the name of the guardian, after administration, may be distributed to persons entitled to the decedent's estate under his will or the laws of intestacy without prior retransfer to the guardian as personal representative. Amended 2005, c.304, s.43.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-62 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-62 - Factors to be considered by the court or guardian in exercising certain powers

3B:12-62. Factors to be considered by the court or guardian in exercising certain powers  In investing the estate, and in selecting assets of the estate for distribution under this article, in utilizing powers of revocation or withdrawal available for the support of the ward, and other powers exercisable by the guardian or a court, the guardian or the court should take into account any known estate plan of the ward, including his will, any revocable trust of which he is settlor, and any contract, transfer or joint ownership arrangement with provisions for payment or transfer of benefits or interests at his death to another or others which he may have originated. The guardian may examine the will of the ward. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-62, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-63 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-63 - Guardian's final account and delivery of property upon termination of guardianship.

3B:12-63 Guardian's final account and delivery of property upon termination of guardianship.  3B:12-63. Guardian's final account and delivery of property upon termination of guardianship. Upon termination of the guardianship, pursuant to N.J.S.3B:12-64 the guardian, after the allowance of his final account, shall pay over and distribute all funds and properties of the former ward or to the estate of the former ward in accordance with the order of the court. Amended 2005, c.304, s.44.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-64 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-64 - When authority and responsibility of guardian terminate.

3B:12-64 When authority and responsibility of guardian terminate.  3B:12-64. When authority and responsibility of guardian terminate. a. The authority and responsibility of a guardian of the person or estate of an incapacitated person terminate upon: (1) the death, resignation or removal of the guardian; (2) upon the death of the incapacitated person; or (3) upon the entry of a judgment adjudicating the restoration of competency or termination of guardianship for other reasons. b. However, termination does not affect the guardian's liability for prior acts, nor the guardian's obligation to account for funds and assets of the ward. c. Notwithstanding the termination of the guardianship, the guardian may make final burial and funeral arrangements if the body remains unclaimed for five days and may pay for burial and funeral costs, Surrogate fees of administration, probate and bond from the guardianship account. Resignation of a guardian does not terminate the guardianship unless it has been approved by a judgment of the court. d. Upon the death of an incapacitated person the guardian shall provide written notification to the Surrogate and shall provide the Surrogate with a copy of the death certificate within seven days of the guardian's receipt of the death certificate. Amended 2005, c.304, s.45.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-65 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-65 - Vacancy in guardianship

3B:12-65. Vacancy in guardianship  A vacancy in a guardianship shall be deemed to arise when a sole or sole surviving or remaining guardian dies, resigns or is removed or discharged after entering upon but before completing the duties of his office. The resignation of a guardian shall not be effective unless approved by a judgment of the court. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-65, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-66 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-66 - Filling vacancy in guardianship.

3B:12-66 Filling vacancy in guardianship.  3B:12-66. Filling vacancy in guardianship. The Superior Court, or the Surrogate's court in the case of a minor, shall have jurisdiction to fill the vacancy by the appointment of a substituted guardian. The Superior Court may fill the vacancy in case of a guardian of a minor or where letters of guardianship were granted by the Superior Court or when removing or discharging the guardian. The Surrogate's court may fill the vacancy in the case of a guardian of a minor where letters were granted by the Surrogate's Court. Amended 2005, c.304, s.46.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-66.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-66.1 - Removal from New Jersey after appointment of guardian.

3B:12-66.1 Removal from New Jersey after appointment of guardian.  48. Removal from New Jersey after Appointment of Guardian.  a. A guardian appointed in this State desiring to move to another state with his ward who is a minor shall obtain an order from the Superior Court of this State consenting to the minor's removal and if applicable, the guardian's discharge. The Superior Court may transfer the guardianship to another state if the court is satisfied that a transfer will serve the best interest of the minor. b. The minor's removal and discharge of the guardian shall be on such terms as the Superior Court deems necessary, including requiring filing and settlement of the guardian's account and filing of an exemplified copy of the order evidencing the other state court's acceptance of jurisdiction over the guardianship and the guardian.  L.2005, c.304, s.48; amended 2012, c.36, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-66.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-66.2 - Transfer into New Jersey of guardianship established in another state.

3B:12-66.2 Transfer into New Jersey of guardianship established in another state.  49. Transfer into New Jersey of Guardianship Established in Another State. a. A guardian or like fiduciary of a minor appointed in another state may file a summary action in the Superior Court for the transfer of the guardianship and the appointment as a guardian in this State if domicile in this State is or will be established. b. Notice of hearing shall be given to the minor and to the persons who would be entitled to notice if the regular procedures for appointment of a guardian under the New Jersey Rules of Court were applicable. c. The Superior Court shall grant an application for the transfer of a guardianship established in another state unless the court determines that the proposed guardianship is a collateral attack on an existing or proposed guardianship or the transfer and appointment would not be in the best interest of the minor.  d. An exemplified record of a court of competent jurisdiction evidencing the original proceeding adjudicating the minor's incapacity and any amendment or modification orders entered subsequent to the original judgment shall be filed with the Superior Court. Subject to due process principles, full faith and credit may be accorded to a court of another state's determination of the minor's incapacity. The Superior Court may fix the rights, powers, and duties of the guardian that the court determines are necessary to administer the minor's person or estate, or both person and estate, in this State.  e. The guardian shall give notice of the application to transfer guardianship to the court of the other state. L.2005, c.304, s.49; amended 2012, c.36, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-67 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-67 - Short title

3B:12-67. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Standby Guardianship Act."  L.1995,c.76,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-68 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-68 - Findings, declarations.

3B:12-68 Findings, declarations.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that there is an imperative need to create an expeditious manner of establishing a guardianship known as a standby guardianship, in order to enable a parent, custodian, or guardian who cannot currently, or who anticipates being unable to, provide adequate care to a minor child or minor ward, to make plans for the permanent future care or the interim care of a minor child or minor ward without terminating parental or legal rights. The Legislature further finds that current law does not adequately address the needs of parents, custodians, or guardians who are facing separation from their minor children or minor wards because of illness, immigration administrative action, criminal proceedings, military service, or other reasons, and who desire to make plans for the future care of their minor children or minor wards without terminating parental or legal rights.  L.1995, c.76, s.2; amended 2021, c.192, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-70 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-70 - Jurisdiction

3B:12-70. Jurisdiction  4. The surrogate's court of the county in which a minor child resides or has real or personal property shall have jurisdiction under this act pursuant to N.J.S.3B:12-12.  L.1995,c.76,s.4.