by Durham Law Firm | Jun 15, 2021 | Guardianship
The court orders a guardian for anyone who is severely disabled, incompetent, or incapacitated and needs help to live safely. If the court desires to appoint someone you do not want to care for you or that other family disapprove of, you may contest the guardianship....
by Durham Law Firm | May 28, 2021 | Guardianship
If you are an older adult, people 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. If others think they...
by Durham Law Firm | May 26, 2021 | Guardianship, Medicaid
Often, people with disabilities struggle to gain independence from a guardian or a limiting type of living situation. Well-meaning family and friends may make the situation worse by thinking they know what is best for a disabled adult. Because we all deserve our...
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...
by Durham Law Firm | May 18, 2021 | Guardianship
If a court appointed you guardian of a disabled or elderly adult in North Carolina, there are ongoing, annual obligations that you must fulfill. For example, a guardian must decide where the individual will live, authorize any medical care, and often manage the...
by Durham Law Firm | May 14, 2021 | Guardianship
When individuals can no longer care for themselves, someone else can file a petition for guardianship. If necessary, the clerk of court will appoint a temporary guardian for the individual. A temporary guardianship only lasts until the clerk of court decides whether...
