by Durham Law Firm | Jun 16, 2020 | Guardianship
On March 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm North Carolinians were ordered to stay home in an effort to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus. While North Carolina is shifting into Phase 2 of reopening the State and our economy, long-term care facilities and those that house...
by Durham Law Firm | May 12, 2020 | Guardianship
Financial planning for families that include an individual with special needs is difficult to navigate under the best of circumstances. Signed into law on December 19, 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act is a comparatively new planning tool that...
by Durham Law Firm | May 5, 2020 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
No one likes to think about the end of their life, especially considering that something could happen to you at a younger age, even more so if you have children. Thinking about someone else raising your children may feel crushing or horrific, but it is something you...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 10, 2020 | Guardianship
As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, Adult Guardianship increasingly influences the lives of individuals and their families. It’s been stated that there are approximately 1.3 million adult guardianship cases in the United States and 50 billion dollars of...
by Durham Law Firm | Oct 29, 2019 | Guardianship
For mentally incapable persons, it is standard for the Courts to appoint a guardian to take care of the person (the Ward) and make decisions that are in their best interest. However, what happens when a guardian decides that a procedure that may result in...
by HWH Updates | Dec 6, 2018 | Guardianship
For many children, taking care of an elderly parent can be overwhelming, and it often results in family conflicts. This is especially the case if an elder parent or relative wishes to remain independent even though their decision-making capabilities are impaired, and...
