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NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-25 - Appointment of guardian.

3B:12-25 Appointment of guardian.  3B:12-25. Appointment of guardian.  The Superior Court may determine the incapacity of an alleged incapacitated person and appoint a guardian for the person, guardian for the estate or a guardian for the person and estate. Letters of guardianship shall be granted to the spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), if the spouse is living with the incapacitated person as man and wife or as a domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3) at the time the incapacitation arose, or to the incapacitated person's heirs, or friends, or thereafter first consideration shall be given to the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults in the case of adults within the statutory mandate of the office, or if none of them will accept the letters or it is proven to the court that no appointment from among them will be to the best interest of the incapacitated person or the estate, then to any other proper person as will accept the same, and if applicable, in accordance with the professional guardianship requirements of P.L.2005, c.370 (C.52:27G-32 et al.). Consideration may be given to surrogate decision-makers, if any, chosen by the incapacitated person before the person became incapacitated by way of a durable power of attorney pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2000, c.109 (C.46:2B-8.4), health care proxy or advance directive. The Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults shall have the authority to not accept guardianship in cases determined by the public guardian to be inappropriate or in conflict with the office. Amended 2005, c.304, s.13; 2005, c.370, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-26 - Action against incapacitated person when guardian newly appointed; leave of court required.

3B:12-26 Action against incapacitated person when guardian newly appointed; leave of court required.  3B:12-26. Action against incapacitated person when guardian newly appointed; leave of court required. No action shall be brought or maintained against an incapacitated person within one month after appointment of a guardian except by leave of the court wherein the action is to be brought or maintained. Amended 2005, c.304, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-27 - Distribution of property of an incapacitated person as intestate property.

3B:12-27 Distribution of property of an incapacitated person as intestate property.  3B:12-27. Distribution of property of an incapacitated person as intestate property. If an incapacitated person dies intestate or without any will except one which was executed after commencement of proceedings which ultimately resulted in adjudicating a person incapacitated and before a judgment has been entered adjudicating a return to competency, the person's property shall descend and be distributed as in the case of intestacy. Amended 2005, c.304, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-28 - Return to competency; restoration of estate.

3B:12-28 Return to competency; restoration of estate.  3B:12-28. Return to competency; restoration of estate. The Superior Court may, on summary action filed by the person adjudicated incapacitated or the guardian, adjudicate that the incapacitated person has returned to full or partial competency and restore to that person his civil rights and estate as it exists at the time of the return to competency if the court is satisfied that the person has recovered his sound reason and is fit to govern himself and manage his affairs, or, in the case of an incapacitated person determined to be incapacitated by reason of chronic alcoholism, that the person has reformed and become habitually sober and has continued so for one year next preceding the commencement of the action, and in the case of an incapacitated person determined to be incapacitated by reason of chronic use of drugs that the person has reformed and has not been a chronic user of drugs for one year next preceding the commencement of the action. Amended 2005, c.304, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-30 - Appointment of guardian of adult by parents or spouse or domestic partner; judgment confirming appointment.

3B:12-30 Appointment of guardian of adult by parents or spouse or domestic partner; judgment confirming appointment.   3B:12-30. Appointment of guardian of adult by parents or spouse or domestic partner; judgment confirming appointment. The parents who have been appointed the guardian of an unmarried incapacitated person or the spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L. 2003, c. 246 (C.26:8A-3) who has been appointed the guardian of an incapacitated person may, by will, appoint a testamentary guardian of the person, or a guardian of the estate, or of both the person and estate of the incapacitated person. Before the appointment of a testamentary guardian becomes effective, the person designated as the testamentary guardian shall apply to the court in a summary manner, upon notice to the incapacitated person, to any guardian who may have been appointed for the incapacitated person, to the person or institution having the care of the incapacitated person and to such heirs as the court may direct, for a judgment confirming that appointment under the will. Amended 2005, c.304, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-31 - Consent by surviving parent to guardian's appointment.

3B:12-31 Consent by surviving parent to guardian's appointment.  3B:12-31. Consent by surviving parent to guardian's appointment. Where an appointment of a testamentary guardian is made by a parent under N.J.S.3B:12-30 and the other parent survives the appointing parent, the appointment shall be effective only when the surviving parent, at or before the issuance of letters, consents to the appointment in writing and signs and acknowledges the consent in the presence of two witnesses present at the same time who subscribe their names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the surviving parent, unless the surviving parent has been adjudged an incapacitated person. Amended 2005, c.304, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-32 - Temporary appointment of guardian if person not adjudicated an incapacitated person.

3B:12-32 Temporary appointment of guardian if person not adjudicated an incapacitated person.  3B:12-32. Temporary appointment of guardian if person not adjudicated an incapacitated person. If the person for whom a testamentary guardian has been appointed under the will of a parent, spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L. 2003, c. 246 (C.26:8A-3)has not been adjudicated as an incapacitated person in accordance with N.J.S.3B:12-24 and the Rules Governing the Courts of New Jersey, the person named as the testamentary guardian may apply to the court in the manner provided in N.J.S.3B:12-30 for a judgment designating that person as the temporary guardian of the person or of the estate, or of both the person and estate of the alleged incapacitated person until the issue of incapacity has been determined. Upon the determination of the issue of incapacity, the court shall either enter a judgment confirming the appointment of the testamentary guardian or vacating the appointment of the temporary guardian. Amended 2005, c.304, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-33 - Bond of testamentary guardian.

3B:12-33 Bond of testamentary guardian.  3B:12-33. Bond of testamentary guardian. Before receiving his letters, a testamentary guardian of an incapacitated person shall give bond in accordance with N.J.S.3B:15-1 unless the guardian is relieved from doing so by direction of the will of the parent, spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3) appointing the guardian. However, regardless of any direction, the guardian shall, with respect to property to which the ward is or shall be entitled from any source, other than the parent, spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3) or other than any policy of life insurance upon the life of the parent, spouse or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), give bond in accordance with that section before exercising any authority or control over that property. The provisions of this section relieving a testamentary guardian of an incapacitated person from giving bond by direction of the will of the parent, spouse or domestic partner shall not apply to a testamentary guardian of a minor with a developmental disability. Such guardian shall be bonded pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection i. of N.J.S.3B:15-1, unless the guardian is relieved from doing so pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection i. of N.J.S.3B:15-1. Amended 2005, c.304, s.21, 2009, c.140, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-34 - Determination into fitness of a testamentary guardian of the person of an incapacitated person.

3B:12-34 Determination into fitness of a testamentary guardian of the person of an incapacitated person.  3B:12-34. Determination into fitness of a testamentary guardian of the person of an incapacitated person. If a will appointing a testamentary guardian of the person of an incapacitated person has been or is to be probated in the Surrogate's Court of any county or the Superior Court, the Superior Court may, in an action brought upon notice to the ward and guardian named in the will, inquire into the present custody of the incapacitated person, and make any order touching the testamentary guardianship as may be for the best interest and welfare of the incapacitated person. Amended 2005, c.304, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-35 - Effect of a testamentary appointment.

3B:12-35 Effect of a testamentary appointment.  3B:12-35. Effect of a testamentary appointment. The appointment of a testamentary guardian of the person of an incapacitated person or his estate shall be good and effectual against any other person claiming the guardianship over or custody of the incapacitated person or his estate, as the case may be. Amended 2005, c.304, s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-36 - Authority of court with respect to ward's person and estate.

3B:12-36 Authority of court with respect to ward's person and estate.  3B:12-36. Authority of court with respect to ward's person and estate. If a guardian has been appointed as to the person of a minor or an incapacitated person, the court shall have authority over the ward's person and all matters relating thereto; and if a guardian has been appointed to the estate of a minor or an incapacitated person, the court shall have authority over the ward's estate, and all matters relating thereto. Amended 2005, c.304, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-37 - Letters of guardianship to state any limitations at the time of appointment or later.

3B:12-37 Letters of guardianship to state any limitations at the time of appointment or later.  3B:12-37. Letters of guardianship to state any limitations at the time of appointment or later. If the court limits any power conferred on the guardian, the limitation shall be so stated in certificates of letters of guardianship thereafter issued. Amended 2005, c.304, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-38 - Title to ward's property vested in guardian as trustee.

3B:12-38 Title to ward's property vested in guardian as trustee.  3B:12-38. Title to ward's property vested in guardian as trustee. The appointment of a guardian of the estate of a minor or an incapacitated person vests in him title as trustee to all property of his ward, presently held or thereafter acquired, including title to any property theretofore held for the ward by attorneys in fact. The appointment of a guardian is not a transfer or alienation within the meaning of general provisions of any Federal or State statute or regulation, insurance policy, pension plan, contract, will or trust instrument, imposing restrictions upon or penalties for transfer or alienation by the ward of his rights or interest, but this section does not restrict the ability of persons to make specific provision by contract or dispositive instrument relating to a guardian. Amended 2005, c.304, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-40 - Duty of guardian of ward's person to account to guardian of his estate

3B:12-40. Duty of guardian of ward's person to account to guardian of his estate  If another person has been appointed guardian of the estate, all of the ward's estate received by the guardian of the person in excess of those funds expended to meet current expenses for support, care and education of the ward must be paid to the guardian of the estate, and the guardian of the person must account to the guardian of the estate for funds expended. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-40, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-41 - Guardian of ward's person entitled to reimbursement for expenses; payments to third persons.

3B:12-41 Guardian of ward's person entitled to reimbursement for expenses; payments to third persons.  3B:12-41. Guardian of ward's person entitled to reimbursement for expenses; payments to third persons. If another person has been appointed guardian of the ward's estate, the guardian of the ward's person is entitled to receive reasonable reimbursement and fees for his services and for room and board furnished to the ward, provided the same has been agreed upon between the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate; and provided, further, that the amounts agreed upon are reasonable under the circumstances. The guardian of the person may request the guardian of the estate to expend the ward's estate by payment to third persons or institutions for the ward's care and maintenance. Amended 2005, c.304, s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-42 - Reporting condition of ward's person and property to court.

3B:12-42 Reporting condition of ward's person and property to court.  3B:12-42. Reporting condition of ward's person and property to court. A guardian shall report at time intervals as ordered by the court, unless otherwise waived by the court, the condition of the ward and the condition of the ward's estate which has been subject to the guardian's possession or control as ordered by the court. a. A report by the guardian of the person shall state or contain: (1) the current mental, physical and social condition of the ward; (2) the living arrangements for all addresses of the ward during the reporting period; (3) the medical, educational, vocational and other services provided to the ward and the guardian's opinions as to the adequacy of the ward's care; (4) a summary of the guardian's visits with the ward and activities on the ward's behalf and the extent to which the ward has participated in decision-making; (5) if the ward is institutionalized, whether or not the guardian considers the current plan for care, treatment or habilitation to be in the ward's best interest; (6) plans for future care; and (7) a recommendation as to the need for continued guardianship and any recommended changes in the scope of the guardianship. b. The court may appoint an individual to review a report, interview the ward or guardian and make any other investigation the court directs. c. Agencies authorized to act pursuant to P.L.1985, c. 298 (C.52:27G-20 et seq.), P.L.1985, c. 145 (C.30:6D-23 et seq.), P.L.1965, c. 59 (C.30:4-165.1 et seq.) and P.L.1970, c. 289 (C.30:4-165.7 et seq.) and public officials appointed as limited guardians of the person for medical purposes for individuals in psychiatric facilities listed in R.S.30:1-7 shall be exempt from this section. Amended 2005, c.304, s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-43 - Expenditures to be made by guardian out of ward's estate.

3B:12-43 Expenditures to be made by guardian out of ward's estate.  3B:12-43. Expenditures to be made by guardian out of ward's estate. A guardian of the estate of a minor or incapacitated person may expend or distribute so much or all of the income or principal of his ward for the support, maintenance, education, general use and benefit of the ward and his dependents, in the manner, at the time or times and to the extent that the guardian, in an exercise of a reasonable discretion, deems suitable and proper, taking into account the requirements of the "Prudent Investor Act," P.L.1997, c.36 (C.3B:20-11.1 et seq.), with or without court order, with due regard to the duty and ability of any person to support or provide for the ward if the ward is a minor, and without due regard to the duty and ability of any person to support or provide for the ward if the ward is an incapacitated person, and with or without regard to any other funds, income or property which may be available for that purpose. Amended 2005, c.304, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-44 - Recommendations to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures.

3B:12-44 Recommendations to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures.  3B:12-44. Recommendations to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures. In making expenditures under N.J.S.3B:12-43, the guardian of the estate of a minor or incapacitated person shall consider recommendations relating to the appropriate standard of support, education and benefit for the ward made by a parent or guardian of the person, if any. The guardian of the estate may not be surcharged for sums paid to persons or organizations actually furnishing support, education or care to the ward pursuant to the recommendations of a parent or guardian of the person unless the guardian knows that the parent or the guardian is deriving personal financial benefit therefrom, or unless the recommendations are clearly not in the best interests of the ward. Amended 2005, c.304, s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-45 - Other factors to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures.

3B:12-45 Other factors to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures.  3B:12-45. Other factors to be considered by guardian of ward's estate in making expenditures. In making expenditures under N.J.S.3B:12-43, the guardian of the estate of a minor or incapacitated person shall expend or distribute sums reasonably necessary for the support, education, care or benefit of the ward with due regard to: a. The size of the ward's estate; b. The probable duration of the guardianship and the likelihood that the ward, at some future time, may be fully able to manage his  affairs and the estate which has been conserved for him; and c. The accustomed standard of living of the ward and members of the ward's household. Amended 2005, c.304, s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-46 - Persons for whose benefit expenditures may be made by guardian of ward's estate.

3B:12-46 Persons for whose benefit expenditures may be made by guardian of ward's estate.  3B:12-46. Persons for whose benefit expenditures may be made by guardian of ward's estate. The guardian of the estate of a minor or incapacitated person may expend funds of the ward's estate under N.J.S.3B:12-43 for the support of persons legally dependent on the ward and others who are members of the ward's household who are unable to support themselves, and who are in need of support. Amended 2005, c.304, s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-47 - Persons to whom funds may be paid.

3B:12-47 Persons to whom funds may be paid.  3B:12-47. Persons to whom funds may be paid. Funds expended by the guardian of the estate of a minor or an incapacitated person under N.J.S.3B:12-43 may be paid by the guardian to any person, including the ward, to reimburse for expenditures which the guardian might have made, or in advance for services to be rendered to the ward when it is reasonable to expect that they will be performed and where advance payments are customary or reasonably necessary under the circumstances. Amended 2005, c.304, s.34.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:12-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:12-48 - Powers conferred upon a guardian.

3B:12-48 Powers conferred upon a guardian.  3B:12-48. Powers conferred upon a guardian. A guardian of the estate of a minor or an incapacitated person has all of the powers conferred upon the guardian by law and the provisions of this chapter except as limited by the judgment. These powers shall specifically include the right to file or defend any litigation on behalf of the ward, including but not limited to, the right to bring an action for divorce or annulment on any grounds authorized by law.  Amended 2005, c.304, s.35.