New Jersey § 3a:6-36
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:6-36.
The Superior Court may determine the mental incompetency of an alleged mental incompetent
and appoint a guardian for his person, guardian for his estate or a guardian for his
person and estate. In any case where a guardian is to be appointed, letters of guardianship shall be
granted to the spouse, if the spouse was living with the incompetent as man and wife
at the time the incompetency arose, or to the next of kin, or if none of them will
accept the letters or it is proven to the court that no appointment from among them
will be to the best interest of the incompetent or his estate, then to such other
proper person as will accept the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:6-36
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-36 cover?
Section 3a:6-36 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 3a:6-36?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-36" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:6-36 apply to my situation?
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