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Welcome. This tutorial introduces the essential information necessary to fulfill the important duties of guardianship. As a potential, new or existing court-appointed guardian of an adult, here’s what you will learn. First, what to expect before and after a Superior Court Judge appoints you as a guardian. Next, the duties of both a guardian of the person, and those of a guardian of the estate or property. Then, you will receive an overview of the guardianship reporting requirements and process. Last, but not least, you will learn about various guardianship support resources in case you have questions or need assistance in the future. Lets beginning. A key to your success as a guardian is understanding the authority and responsibility of legal guardianship—before a judge reviews your guardianship matter. So, be sure that you receive and review a copy of each applicable guardianship training guide. The guides outline your role and obligations as a court-appointed guardian. Each guide offers easy reference to a variety of relevant topics which will be informative to you before your application is presented to a judge as well as useful throughout your potential service as guardian. Also, ideally before your matter goes before a judge—but no later than your acceptance of the guardianship—you will view this guardian tutorial in its entirety. You may be able to watch the tutorial at the courthouse, but it will also be available on the New Jersey Courts website. Lastly, if the judge conducts a guardianship hearing for your case, you must also appear for that hearing, as directed by the court. Overall, the guidance provided through this process is intended to thoroughly inform and prepare you for your new role and responsibilities. Once the judge decides to appoint you as guardian, you will receive a signed, written judgment including the scope of your responsibilities. However, you cannot act as guardian until you qualify before the County Surrogate. To “qualify” involves going to the Office of the County Surrogate to sign papers, including a formal Acceptance of Guardianship. It is best that you prepare for this step by understanding the responsibilities of guardianship as described in this tutorial and the applicable Guardianship Training Guides. Additionally, if the judge has required that you obtain a surety bond, you will need to “post” or file proof of the bond with the Surrogate. Then, you can obtain your Letters of Guardianship from the Surrogate, which confirm your appointment.  Keep these letters in a safe place, and do not give them to anyone. You may also purchase short certificates—a shorter version of the letters— that can be given to individuals or institutions, such as doctors or banks to confirm your appointment as guardian. If a judge appoints you as guardian of the person, then what? A guardian of the person must take care of the incapacitated person’s personal well-being— sometimes directly and other times indirectly by arranging for...