Category Archives: Adult Guardianship
Legal Protection for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Supported Decision-Making
An elderly or vulnerable adult may need help, but may not need the comprehensive structure of an adult guardianship. New Jersey has a specialized process called “supported decision-making” as a less restrictive alternative option. It may be the right choice for you or your loved one. Within this article, our New Jersey adult guardianship… Read More »
An Adult Guardianship is Not a First Step in New Jersey
An elderly, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable person may not be able to fully handle his or her own financial, legal, and medical affairs. An adult guardianship is a legal instrument that effectively puts another (trusted) person in charge. However, an adult guardianship is never the first step in New Jersey. Instead, there are a… Read More »