by HWH Updates | Mar 19, 2018 | Guardianship
As people reach their later days, it is normal for them to lose their ability to make rational decisions. It is not uncommon to see the onset of problems such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s in elderly individuals. Because of these problems such as the risk of running...
by HWH Updates | Jan 29, 2018 | Guardianship
You start to see the signs long before you hear the diagnosis. But you tell yourself it’s just part of aging. People forget things as they get older, right? And then comes the day when your Mom can’t remember how to get to her hair salon. Or your Dad doesn’t realize...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 4, 2017 | Guardianship
There is nothing more disruptive to a family as the loss of a parent – the only exception is the loss of both. In that case, a brother or sister of legal age may need to step in and assume guardianship of younger siblings. The decision to assume the parenting...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 18, 2017 | Guardianship, Media
So, what does a guardianship really entail? Well the first step is always the filing of a petition. A petition gets filed in court to initiate the lawsuit against the person you’re alleging to be incompetent. And usually it’s a daughter and son or another relative...
by Durham Law Firm | May 18, 2017 | Guardianship
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...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 19, 2017 | Guardianship
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...
