In re Guardianship of D.E.

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire answered four transferred questions concerning a guardian's authority to withhold life‑sustaining treatment for a ward. It held that a court may limit such authority only if it is desirable for the ward's best interests, that the guardian must apply a best‑interests standard, that trial‑court review of the guardian's decision is deferential, and that if the limitation remains, RSA chapter 137‑J governs who may decide on DNR orders.