Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.

This New Jersey bill (S 1829) changes the order for appointing guardians for adults who can't make their own decisions. It requires courts to consider people who provided previous care in the adult's best interest, adding this as a factor after spouses, domestic partners, heirs, or friends are considered. The law clarifies that appointed guardians must always act in the adult's best interest, whether managing personal care, finances, or both. It also allows the Office of the Public Guardian to decline cases they deem inappropriate. The bill focuses on ensuring guardianship appointments prioritize those with established, beneficial relationships to the adult needing care.