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...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 12, 2017 | Guardianship
What is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal protective proceeding that appoints a person or a public entity to make decisions for a person who is unable to make sound decisions for themselves or manage their own affairs. These proceedings are typically carried out...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 9, 2016 | Guardianship
A good time to begin creating an estate plan is after the birth of a child. Having an estate plan allows you to nominate a guardian for your child in your Will, which gives you some say in the naming of a guardian. Without this document, the court will lack guidance...
