Naming a guardian for a minor child when estate planning is crucial. This ensures the child is taken care of by a trusted party when the parents become incapacitated or die before the child is an adult. However, some parents make certain mistakes when...
Guardianships
3 Tips For Naming A Guardian For Your Minor Child
If you have a minor child, it’s critical to name a guardian for them when estate planning. This party will take on parental-like responsibilities if you become incapacitated or die before your child becomes an adult. Choosing someone who will potentially be responsible for...
POA Vs. Guardianship: Planning For Incapacity In New Jersey
As you plan to protect your family’s future, the legal terms about making decisions can be confusing. This confusion often stems from the fact that both a power of attorney (POA) and a guardianship achieve the same practical result: providing a resource for someone...
3 Potential Downsides Of Premature Guardianship For Aging Parents
Guardianship is a legal process that grants one person decision-making authority over another, often involving personal, financial and medical matters. When parents begin to age, conversations about their future care often arise. Adult children may sometimes feel pressured to take legal guardianship sooner than...
Pro Bono Guardianship Work: Dedication, Challenges, And Legal Limits
In In re A.D., the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the denial of legal fee awards in a guardianship case where the court-appointed attorney and temporary guardian for an “alleged incapacitated person” under Rule 4:86 sought awards of legal fees and costs against an...