New Jersey Statutes 52:27G-28. Consideration of ward’s beliefs
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:27G-28
- 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.
The public guardian shall consider the religious and ethical beliefs of the ward when making decisions on the ward’s behalf. The public guardian shall consider nonmedical remedial treatment in accordance with a recognized method of healing when this choice would be consistent with the beliefs held by the ward while competent.
L. 1985, c. 298, s. 9.