Kenneth Vercammen, Esq is Chair of the ABA Elder Law Committee and presents seminars to attorneys and the public on Wills, Probate and other legal topics related to Estate Planning and Elder law. He is author of the ABA's book "Wills and Estate Administration. Kenneth Vercammen & Associates,
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Friday, June 19, 2015

NJSA 3B:12-41 Guardian of ward's person entitled to reimbursement for expenses; payments to third persons.



3B:12-41.  Guardian of ward's person entitled to reimbursement for expenses; payments to third persons.


If another person has been appointed guardian of the ward's estate, the guardian of the ward's person is entitled to receive reasonable reimbursement and fees for his services and for room and board furnished to the ward, provided the same has been agreed upon between the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate; and provided, further, that the amounts agreed upon are reasonable under the circumstances. The guardian of the person may request the guardian of the estate to expend the ward's estate by payment to third persons or institutions for the ward's care and maintenance.