What is a standby guardianship?

A standby guardianship is a type of guardianship recognized in New Jersey, which allows a parent or legal guardian to prepare for a future need of guardianship. This type of guardianship may be beneficial for incapacitated parents who wish to name a guardian for their minor child in the case that they become unable to care for the child in the future. In a standby guardianship, the guardianship does not go into effect until the guardian is needed. The parent or legal guardian may choose to enter into a standby guardianship with the knowledge that the potential guardian has had past experiences with caring for the child, and is equipped to handle the responsibility of guardianship in the event that the parent or legal guardian is unable to care for the minor child. This type of guardianship documents the long-term plan of guardianship and is beneficial in preparing for the future.

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