by Durham Law Firm | Jul 15, 2021 | Guardianship
If you are getting older and wondering how you will care for yourself in the future should you need help, now is the time to learn about your options. A guardianship is not always necessary when someone can’t care for themselves. The state of North Carolina recognizes...
by Whoosh Agency Support | Jul 2, 2021 | Guardianship
As you grow older, you may eventually need a caregiver. It is difficult to accept this truth, but living in denial that your health could fail is not wise. Our culture in the United States often values autonomy, independence, and doing it yourself. However, if a...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 15, 2021 | Guardianship
As an adult, there may come a time in your life when you need the help and support of others to live your daily life. If this happens, you may need a guardian. The court orders a guardian for anyone who is severely disabled, incompetent, or incapacitated and needs...
by Durham Law Firm | May 28, 2021 | Guardianship
If you are an older adult, others may question your memory, sanity, and ability to lead an independent life. They may say you can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we all have the right to decide our life path, whether good or bad. In the case that...
by Durham Law Firm | May 26, 2021 | Guardianship, Medicaid
Individuals with disabilities often struggle to gain independence from a guardian or limiting living situation. Well-meaning family may worsen the situation by thinking they know what is best for a disabled adult. However, no matter the type of disability, we each...
by Durham Law Firm | May 21, 2021 | Guardianship
As a legal guardian, you are responsible for the care of another. If the person is an adult, these needs include day-to-day, healthcare needs, and financial or home responsibilities. Often, when an adult becomes disabled somehow, a judge appoints a legal guardian to...
