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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 3B:12B-20

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: means a person who has qualified as a guardian of the person or estate of a minor or incapacitated individual pursuant to testamentary or court appointment, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem. See New Jersey Statutes 3B:1-1
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
20. Effect of registration.

a. Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this State all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this State, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this State and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this State, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.

b. A court of this State may grant any relief available under P.L.2012, c.36 (C. 3B:12B-1 et al.) and other law of this State to enforce a registered order.

c. A court of this State shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with P.L.2012, c.36 (C. 3B:12B-1 et al.), a registered order.

L.2012, c.36, s.20.