Guardianship in New Jersey
When an
individual is unable to care for or to make important personal
and financial decisions themselves, they need a guardian to
assist them and ensure they receive proper care. The laws
concerning guardianships can be complicated and require the
assistance of an experienced, qualified attorney. The law firm
of Andrea I. Bazer, Esq. can assist you in becoming
appointed guardian of your loved one, ensuring that their legal,
financial and personal needs will be met.
To the
greatest extent possible, guardianship preserves the rights of
an incapacitated person unable to make responsible decisions
while simultaneously ensuring that they receive the appropriate
care and assistance for matters they are unable to handle.
The decision
to seek guardianship is a difficult, emotional decision that
affects all parties involved. Parents may need to become
guardian of an adult child with special needs or one who becomes
disabled in an accident. Children may need to become guardians
of elderly parents or relatives. An experienced, compassionate
lawyer can guide you through the appropriate legal options for
your family’s individual needs.
The process
of establishing guardianship, including incapacity and the
appropriateness of a guardian requires the services of an
experienced attorney. When all parties agree to the incapacity
of their loved one and who will serve as guardian, appointing a
legal guardian is a relatively straight-forward process. If
there is a disagreement about who should serve as guardian or
whether there is even a need for a guardian, the guardianship
will be contested. We are experienced in all types of contested
and uncontested guardianships and can guide you through this
process.
A
conservatorship in New Jersey focuses exclusively on handling
financial affairs and making financial decisions for a
capacitated individual who voluntarily gives up control over
their financial matters. In appropriate circumstances,
conservatorship may be a less intrusive option to protect the
interests of your loved one.
Let us guide
your family with knowledgeable advice and experienced
representation regarding establishing a guardianship or
conservatorship in New Jersey by
contacting us now.
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Andrea I.
Bazer, Esq.
90 West Main Street
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Tel 732.863.0808
Fax 732.863.0011
abazer@aiblaw.com
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