What does a guardianship case really entail? When you suspect someone, such as a loved one, can no longer handle their own affairs, what should you do? What happens next? Chris Wilms answers these questions in depth. Watch now to learn about the Guardianship process. Posted by Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC on Tuesday, June […]
When Is Elder Guardianship Necessary?
Most people dealing with loved ones suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, will reach a point when they know their loved one is no longer able to make safe decisions for themselves. This is the point when appointing a guardian becomes imperative for the family. When someone has legal guardianship, they can make decisions […]
How to Obtain Guardianship of a Parent in North Carolina
Parental guardianship is a legal process where the court determines an individual is not capable of making decisions and needs protection. The elderly parent may have issues deciding on appropriate food and shelter, making decisions about medical treatments, or has a cognitive deficit leading to forgetfulness and making unsafe decisions. If the NC court decides […]
Legal Guardianship and the Elderly
What is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal protective proceeding that appoints a person or a public entity to make decisions for a person who is unable to make sound decisions for themselves or manage their own affairs. These proceedings are typically carried out through probate court and effectively remove the rights of the individual, or […]
Naming a Guardian for Your Child
A good time to begin creating an estate plan is after the birth of a child. Having an estate plan allows you to nominate a guardian for your child in your Will, which gives you some say in the naming of a guardian. Without this document, the court will lack guidance from you when it […]
Guardianship for Elderly Parents
North Carolina Guardianships for Elderly Parents What do you do when your parents need a guardian appointed? It is not an easy matter to make the decision to have a guardian appointed for your parents. As parents age, they lose abilities, but not usually all at once. It will likely be a gradual decline, and […]
Guardianship in North Carolina – Guardianship Attorneys
Guardianship and Incompetency – Durham Guardianship Lawyers Guardianship is sometimes necessary when a person has become unable to manage their own affairs. Our Guardianship Lawyers help people all the time with this important task. Powers of Attorney and Guardianship – Guardianship Lawyers It is a great idea to execute a power of attorney and other […]
Guardianship Proceedings – Durham County Guardianship Hearings
When someone you love ages, or has just certain genetic issues, he or she may begin to lose the ability to think and act on his or her own. Sometimes this inability to think or act can be temporary if caused by a traumatic experience. The law does provide ways to protect individuals who anticipate […]
