by Hopler Hanna Staff | Jun 5, 2025 | Guardianship, Elder Law
When your parents start to need more support, it’s easy to feel unsure about what steps to take. That's why we've created this "Caring for Aging Parents Checklist." In North Carolina, helping aging parents isn’t just a personal decision; it’s also a legal one. If your...
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 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 Agency Support | Apr 14, 2025 | Power of Attorney
Handling legal documents can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to something as important as a power of attorney (POA). You might wonder, “Do you need a lawyer to get a power of attorney?” A POA lets someone you trust make decisions for you when you can’t....
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 | Feb 10, 2025 | Estate Administration, Probate
When you're waiting to receive an inheritance, the process can feel overwhelming and uncertain. You might wonder, "How long does it take to receive an inheritance from a will?" or "What does it take to navigate through legal requirements and finalize everything?"...
by Durham Law Firm | Feb 6, 2025 | Estate Planning, Elder Law
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, especially when you're thinking about how to protect your loved ones after you're gone. You probably have heard of trusts as a way to protect your assets. But what is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust offers a...
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...
