Court-ordered guardianship can feel like a daunting task for a new guardian. Suddenly you are responsible for another person's care and well-being. As a financial guardian, you must navigate through piles of paperwork, including regular court-ordered inventories. In...
If you're like most people, you have many questions about guardianship in NC. How do you become a guardian? Can you stop being the guardian? How does our state handle guardianship issues such as modification of the guardian? Let's explore guardianship in NC and the...
Sometimes adults cannot take care of themselves and need another person to act as a quasi-parent in their life. A guardian is legally appointed to make decisions on behalf of an adult with diminished capacity. Find out how to start the adult guardianship process to...
If a court appoints you as the guardian of an elderly loved one, it is crucial to understand your duties and responsibilities. As a guardian, you are responsible for making financial and legal decisions on behalf of your loved one. You also must keep accurate records...
In the simplest terms, a ward is someone placed under the guardianship of another person. An adult ward may need a guardian for incompetence caused by mental illness, physical incapacity, or advanced age. While wards have some rights protected by law, their guardian...
If you have a loved one struggling with daily challenges that limit their ability to care for themselves, they may need a legal guardian. A legal guardian can help in a limited or more hands-on capacity depending on the situation. Learn when legal guardianship for...
