In Guardianship litigation, losing party may lack standing for certain appeals
When a guardianship petition is filed (N.J.Rules 4:86), seeking to have the court declare a person to be incapacitated and to appoint a Guardian to make the decisions on their behalf, there are a variety of parties who may be involved in the case. The Petitioner is the person who files the action — sometimes called the plaintiff. They are typically represented by an attorney. The Alleged...