I am considering acting as a guardian; what is expected of a guardian in New Jersey?

As Guardian of the Person, you would be responsible for ensuring the overall personal well-being of the incapacitated person and ensuring their daily needs, including food, shelter, clothing, education, and health care, are met. You would need to consider their wishes and maintain the incapacitated individual in the most independent, non-restrictive way as is possible and practical.

As the Guardian of the Estate, you would be obligated to use the individual's assets for the incapacitated person's benefit and to work to maintain their regular lifestyle as much as possible. You would be required to keep in regular contact with the incapacitated person throughout the guardianship term and to report to the court annually on their well-being and finances.

Of course, there may be specific duties or limitations in each case that the court would determine.