There may come a time when a loved one becomes mentally incompetent and you need to manage their legal, medical or financial affairs. In most cases, you will likely need to file a guardianship application with the Superior Court to obtain guardianship over that person. However, depending on the circumstances, there may be guardianship alternatives […]
Often, when a guardianship proceeding is filed in New Jersey, the Superior Court Probate Judge will appoint an attorney and/or temporary guardian for the alleged incapacitated person. Not only is it important to understand why the Judge appointed an attorney or fiduciary, but it is also equally important to understand how to cooperate with the
The sole parent of a schizophrenic adult daughter consulted me about seeking guardianship. The daughter was putting herself in risky situations and not taking her prescribed medications. Her father hoped that he would be able as her guardian to protect her and see to it that she would take her medications so that she could
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