by Macri Law Group | Jun 6, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
New Jersey courts generally want people to have as much autonomy as possible when it comes to making health care decisions and handling their financial affairs. However, sometimes a person becomes mentally or physically incapacitated to the point that they can no...
by Macri Law Group | May 31, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
It can be difficult to see a loved one’s mental or physical capabilities decline over time. Unfortunately, sometimes the situation becomes so serious that a guardian must be appointed. A guardian becomes necessary when the person is incapable of taking care of...
by Macri Law Group | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
Parents of adult children with a disability or adult children of an elderly parent may be concerned that their loved one is unable to handle their personal and financial affairs on their own. If a person is incapacitated, guardianship may be sought if no other...
by Macri Law Group | Jan 3, 2019 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
Sometimes, as a last resort, a person in New Jersey may have to have a guardian appointed to an adult child who is incapacitated or has special needs. It is essential that, when choosing a guardian, a person does not rush into making a guardianship decision. The...
by Macri Law Group | Dec 6, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
When a person is appointed as a guardian over another person, making medical decisions on behalf of that individual can be difficult. After all, while guardianship in New Jersey is seen as a last resort, guardians still have the duty to make decisions the...
by Macri Law Group | Oct 31, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
Being appointed as a guardian over a person should be seen as a last resort, but sometimes if a person is incapacitated, it is necessary. New Jersey recognizes two types of guardianship. One is guardian of the property. This individual takes care of the incapacitated...
by Macri Law Group | Sep 26, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
Sometimes, a person in New Jersey suffers from a mental deficiency, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. As a result, they are not capable of making appropriate decisions on their own behalf. When this happens, a legal guardian may need to be assigned for that...
by Macri Law Group | Jul 20, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
It can be distressing to see an aging loved one become mentally unable to make decisions on their own behalf. A person may have a mental disorder like dementia or may be physically incapacitated, such as a person in a coma may be, that makes them unable to handle...
by Macri Law Group | Jul 13, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
In New Jersey, a guardian of the person is an individual appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who cannot make decisions independently. A guardian of the person has certain responsibilities over the protected person. First, a guardian...
by Macri Law Group | Jun 8, 2018 | Firm News, Guardianships And Conservatorships
Sometimes, as a person ages, his or her mental or physical abilities deteriorate to the point that he or she becomes partially or totally incapacitated. Special needs children may also be incapacitated as adults. When this happens, a court appointed guardian may need...
