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 […]
When a loved one can no longer make safe decisions due to illness, cognitive decline, or aging—and no power of attorney exists—seeking legal guardianship may be the only way to step in and help. In North Carolina, this court-supervised process involves filing a formal petition, attending a hearing, and taking on important responsibilities as a guardian. This comprehensive guide walks you through each step, from determining whether guardianship is necessary to fulfilling your duties after appointment, so you can protect your loved one with confidence, clarity, and care.
Selecting a guardian is one of the most emotional aspects of the estate planning process. It forces us to contemplate our own parenting style because in order to choose a guardian, we need to first choose what type of parents we want to be. It is not uncommon for parents […]