When it shall appear to the Superior Court, or surrogate's court that the heirs of a minor residing in this State do not reside within this State, the court may take any action in respect to the appointment of a guardian of the person, guardian of the estate or as guardian of the person and estate for the minor as shall be to his advantage.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:12-22
Appointment when heirs are nonresidents
Known as the New Jersey Standby Guardianship Act
The act spans §§ 3B:12-1 to 3B:12-9 (76 sections).
L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-22, eff
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