Office of Public Guardian and Elder Rights | NJ Division of Aging Services (DoAS)

PO Box 807, Trenton, NJ 08625

Eligibility

Open to residents in the service area, ages 60 years and older, who have been deemed incapacitated by the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Required documents

Call for document information.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

609-588-6500

Voice

609-588-7131

Fax

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/l-p/public-guardian/

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Call or visit website for more information.

Fees

Call for program information.

Service area

Description

Provides to aid, empower and protect New Jersey's incapacitated elderly by furnishing outstanding individualized guardianship services. OPG acts as a surrogate decision maker for residents 60 years of age and over who have been deemed incapacitated by the Superior Court of New Jersey.

What's Here

Elder Law Guardianship Assistance

Providing organization

NJ Division of Aging Services (DoAS)

Administers federal and State-funded services and supports and makes it easier for seniors and caregivers to live in the community as long as possible. The program assists with giving them independence, dignity and choice.