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Case Law
In re Keri, 181 N.J. 50 (2004)
The New
Jersey Supreme Court authorizes the use of Medicaid planning by a guardian.
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In
re M.R.,
135 N.J. 155 (1994)
The New
Jersey Supreme Court explains that court-appointed counsel for an alleged
incapacitated person has a duty to act as “a zealous advocate for the
wishes of the client” and advocate a result that is consistent with the
client’s preferences, rather than the client’s best interests.
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In re Macak, 377 N.J. Super. 167 (App. Div.
2005)
The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate
Division rules that an incapacitated person cannot consent to an order declaring
himself/herself to be incapacitated, or consent to
the appointment of a guardian.
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In re Seyse, 353 N.J. Super. 580 (App.
Div.), certif. denied, 175 N.J. 80 (2002)
The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate
Division examines the issue of “domicile,” and rules that a guardian may
change the domicile of his or her ward.
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In re Glasser, 2006 WL 510096 (N.J. Ch. Div.
2006)
The New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division
analyzes an alleged incapacitated person’s contacts with New
Jersey and public policy of New Jersey
to rule that New Jersey
has primary jurisdiction over an alleged incapacitated person in an
inter-state guardianship dispute.
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In re Mason, 305 N.J. Super. 120 (Ch. Div.
1997)
The New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division
explains the differing roles of a court-appointed attorney and a guardian ad
litem in a guardianship matter.
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