People usually ask this right after a crisis. An elderly parent is wandering, an adult child can’t manage medications, or bills are going unpaid. Understanding the guardianship process, what each step involves, why the process sometimes drags, and how to avoid common mistakes can help families set realistic expectations and […]
Guardianship is one of the most sensitive issues that families in North Carolina ever face. The process decides who will make decisions for someone who can’t manage on their own, usually an aging parent or an adult child with a disability. While guardianship is meant to protect vulnerable people, it […]
Families caring for a disabled or special needs adult in North Carolina often worry about what will happen when the parents who serve as guardians pass away. Many assume that guardianship simply shifts automatically to the next closest relative, such as a brother or sister. Under North Carolina law, however, […]
When a child with autism turns eighteen in North Carolina, the law sees them as an adult, regardless of their abilities or needs. Parents who have been making medical, school, and financial decisions for years suddenly lose automatic authority. Doctors may refuse to share health information. Schools must transfer educational […]
A guide for North Carolina families facing a crisis without legal authority When Your Parent Can’t Decide and You Can’t Help When a parent suffers a stroke, begins to forget names, or is diagnosed with advanced dementia, critical decisions must be made regarding medical care, housing, and finances. However, without […]