by Durham Law Firm | May 26, 2021 | Guardianship, Medicaid
Individuals with disabilities often struggle to gain independence from a guardian or limiting living situation. Well-meaning family may worsen the situation by thinking they know what is best for a disabled adult. However, no matter the type of disability, we each...
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 you are a court-appointed 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...
by Durham Law Firm | May 13, 2021 | Guardianship
If someone you love needs help to care for themselves, a court often must appoint a guardian. However, before the court can appoint a permanent guardian, it appoints an attorney to represent the interests of the individual. This attorney guardian ad litem is...
