A February 2026 published Appellate Division decision — In re F.M.W. — lays out the role of the trial judge in a contested NJ guardianship before appointing the Public Guardian over a family member's objection. #NJElderLaw #Guardianship #PowerOfAttorney
When Family Is Passed Over as Guardian: In re F.M.W. - N.J. Estate & Elder Law
A NJ appellate court reversed a guardianship appointment after the probate court bypassed a family caregiver without findings of fact.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
A February 2026 published Appellate Division decision — In re F.M.W. — lays out the role of the trial judge in a contested NJ guardianship before appointing the Public Guardian over a family member's objection. #NJElderLaw #Guardianship #PowerOfAttorney