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 | Jan 5, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
North Carolina Guardianships for Elderly Parents What do you do when your parents need a guardian appointed? It is not an easy matter to make the decision to have a guardian appointed for your parents. As parents age, they lose abilities, but not usually all at once....
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 4, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
How to Start an Estate for a New Executor in North Carolina Duties of an Executor – Wake County Estate Lawyer The typical estate administration case in North Carolina involves an executor who knows they are going to be the executor ahead of time. Sometimes the...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 3, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
Guardianship and Incompetency Guardianship is sometimes necessary when a person has become unable to manage their own affairs. Our Guardianship Lawyers help people all the time with this important task. Powers of Attorney and Guardianship It is a great idea to...
by Durham Law Firm | Apr 27, 2015 | Estate Administration
When a loved one dies, one often feels helpless and alone, despite the many people offering condolences and the outpouring of “let me know if you need anything” offers. Even letters from creditors of the decedent often offer their support before demanding that bills...