by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Sep 5, 2025 | Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Guardianship, HWH Updates, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney
Life changes quickly. One unexpected health crisis or financial setback can leave your family scrambling. Without a clear plan in place, your parents’ care and your family’s financial security may be at risk. Estate planning for elderly parents is all about protection...
by Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna Staff | Aug 21, 2025 | HWH Updates, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney
When you face a major surgery, sudden illness, or unexpected injury, your biggest question is often how quickly you can return to normal life. Short-term rehabilitation exists to help you bridge that gap with focused care that speeds up your recovery. Instead of...
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...
