3B:31-15. Representation by Fiduciaries and Parents.

3B:31-15. Representation by Fiduciaries and Parents. 

To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute: 

a. a guardian of the property may represent and bind the estate that the guardian of the property controls; 

b. a guardian of the person may represent and bind the ward if no guardian of the property has been appointed; 

c. an agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute may represent and bind the principal; 

4.   a trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust; 

5.   a personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons interested 

in the estate; and 

f. a parent may represent and bind the parent's minor or unborn child if a guardian for the child has not been appointed.