New Jersey § 46:2b-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:2b-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:2b-8.
a. An attorney-in-fact has a fiduciary duty to the principal, and to the guardian
of the property of the principal if the principal has been adjudicated an incapacitated
person, to act within the powers delegated by the power of attorney and solely for
the benefit of the principal. b. The attorney-in-fact shall maintain accurate books and records of all financial
transactions. The principal, a guardian or conservator appointed for the principal, and the personal
representative of the principal's estate may require the attorney-in-fact to render
an accounting. The Superior Court may, upon application of any heir or other next friend of the
principal, require the attorney-in-fact to render an accounting if satisfied that
the principal is incapacitated and there is doubt or concern whether the attorney-in-fact
is acting within the powers delegated by the power-of-attorney, or is acting solely
for the benefit of the principal.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:2b-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:2b-8 cover?
Section 46:2b-8 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 § 46:2b-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 46:2b-8" (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 § 46:2b-8 apply to my situation?
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