by Hopler Hanna Staff | Aug 21, 2025 | HH Updates, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney
When you face a major surgery, sudden illness, or unexpected injury, your biggest question is often how quickly you can return to normal life. Short-term rehabilitation exists to help you bridge that gap with focused care that speeds up your recovery. Instead of...
by Hopler Hanna Staff | Jul 14, 2025 | HH Updates, Elder Law, Guardianship
When someone you care about can no longer manage their own affairs due to age, illness, or disability, you may feel a deep responsibility to protect them. In North Carolina, becoming a legal guardian for adults involves more than good intentions. You need court...
by Hopler Hanna Staff | May 21, 2025 | Elder Law, Guardianship, HH Updates, Incapacity Planning
When someone can’t manage their Social Security benefits due to age, disability, or incapacity, guardianship can step in. This legal arrangement ensures that a responsible person or organization helps manage those benefits. You might be wondering if guardianship...
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 Durham Law Firm | Mar 1, 2024 | HH Updates
What happens to a house when the owner dies and there is no will? It's a situation no one wants to think about, but it happens more often than we'd like to admit. Here in North Carolina, what comes next is a journey through the probate process—a term you might have...
by Chris Wilms | Oct 31, 2023 | HH Updates, Events, Guardianship
Effective January 1, 2024, significant statutory changes are set to impact North Carolina's adult guardianship laws. These changes to legal guardianship for adults in North Carolina, outlined in Senate Bill 615 (Session Law 2023-124), bring about crucial modifications...