by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Jul 14, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship, HWH Updates
When someone you care about can no longer manage their own affairs due to age, illness, or disability, you may feel a deep responsibility to protect them. In North Carolina, becoming a legal guardian for adults involves more than good intentions. You need court...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Elder Law
When your loved one needs more care than you can provide, the choices can feel overwhelming. You want to do what’s right, but every option comes with unknowns no one really talks about. So you're asking about the difference between assisted living vs nursing home...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Jun 9, 2025 | Estate Administration, Guardianship
When a minor inherits estate in North Carolina, the court doesn’t just hand it over. You have to follow a specific legal process to be named the legal guardian of that child's money or property.If you're stepping in to help manage inherited funds for a child, you're...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Jun 5, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship
When your parents start to need more support, it’s easy to feel unsure about what steps to take. That's why we've created this "Caring for Aging Parents Checklist." In North Carolina, helping aging parents isn’t just a personal decision; it’s also a legal one. If your...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | May 21, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship, HWH Updates, Incapacity Planning
When someone can’t manage their Social Security benefits due to age, disability, or incapacity, guardianship can step in. This legal arrangement ensures that a responsible person or organization helps manage those benefits. You might be wondering if guardianship...
by Agency Support | May 2, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney
When a loved one can no longer make safe or informed decisions, you may need legal authority to help them. You need to know how to declare someone incompetent so that you can legally step in. However, declaring someone incompetent in North Carolina is a serious...
by Agency Support | Apr 14, 2025 | Power of Attorney
Handling legal documents can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to something as important as a power of attorney (POA). You might wonder, “Do you need a lawyer to get a power of attorney?” A POA lets someone you trust make decisions for you when you can’t....
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 26, 2025 | Guardianship, HWH Updates
When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, you may need to step in legally. In North Carolina, a plenary guardian takes full responsibility for both personal and financial matters. This means handling medical decisions, managing finances, and...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Mar 10, 2025 | Guardianship
Is your loved one missing bills, struggling to manage their bank account, or making risky financial decisions? It’s hard to know when to step in, but waiting too long can lead to serious consequences. Financial guardianship may be the right solution when someone can...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 10, 2025 | Estate Administration, Probate
When you're waiting to receive an inheritance, the process can feel overwhelming and uncertain. You might wonder, "How long does it take to receive an inheritance from a will?" or "What does it take to navigate through legal requirements and finalize everything?"...
