IMO A.D., an Alleged Incapacitated Person

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s denial of attorney and guardian fee awards against the adult protective services provider, holding that neither the APS Act nor the relevant court rules authorize such fees and that the trial court properly exercised its discretion. The Court also cautioned judges that court‑appointed counsel should generally serve pro bono when the incapacitated person’s estate lacks resources.