Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.

This bill requires New Jersey courts to consider specific factors when appointing a guardian for an adult, directly affecting individuals seeking guardianship, their potential guardians, and court proceedings. Courts must evaluate the individual's health and safety, the guardian's ability to care for them, pre-existing relationships, medical evidence of incapacity, court-appointed counsel reports, and other relevant care or estate issues. Decisions must be based on "clear and convincing evidence," and courts must explicitly document the factors and evidence supporting the guardianship appointment. The bill applies to all guardianship types, including for a person, estate, or both.