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...
by HWH Updates | Oct 15, 2018 | Guardianship
Many states in America prefer elderly parent’s children to be their guardians when they are not able to take care of themselves. However, there are cases when professional guardians or people other than family members have been appointed as guardians as well. Reasons...
by HWH Updates | Aug 29, 2018 | Guardianship
If you have taken up the role of being a caregiver of your parents, you will soon realize how it affects the rest of your life. When you have a full-time job to maintain and a family of your own to take care of, being a caregiver to a parent can become difficult. As a...
by HWH Updates | Jun 14, 2018 | Guardianship
Watching your parents grow old can be a painful experience, mainly because you have to accept the fact that they are no longer able to look after themselves. While their loss of independence might seem depressing at first, there are some things that you can do to...
