by Agency Support | May 2, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney
When a loved one can no longer make safe or informed decisions, you may need legal authority to help them. You need to know how to declare someone incompetent so that you can legally step in. However, declaring someone incompetent in North Carolina is a serious...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 26, 2025 | HH Updates, Guardianship
When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, you may need to step in legally. In North Carolina, a plenary guardian takes full responsibility for both personal and financial matters. This means handling medical decisions, managing finances, and...
by Hopler Hanna Staff | Mar 10, 2025 | Guardianship
Is your loved one missing bills, struggling to manage their bank account, or making risky financial decisions? It’s hard to know when to step in, but waiting too long can lead to serious consequences. Financial guardianship may be the right solution when someone can...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 12, 2024 | Guardianship, Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning
When someone you care about loses the ability to make sound decisions due to illness, injury, or other circumstances, managing their affairs can quickly become overwhelming. But what happens if they never created a power of attorney and can’t seem to pull it together...
by Durham Law Firm | Dec 12, 2024 | Guardianship
When thinking about the future care and decision-making needs of a loved one, it's essential to understand the differences between power of attorney vs. guardianship for disabled adults. NC offers two different ways to support and protect those who may need help...
by Durham Law Firm | Nov 11, 2024 | Incapacity Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianship
Life can take unexpected turns, and while we all hope to remain healthy and independent, it's important to be prepared for the possibility of becoming incapacitated. If you find yourself in a situation where you're unable to make decisions for yourself, what happens...
