Child Custody Vs. Guardianship of a Child | Attorney in Raleigh NC Below, we will talk a little about child custody. Remember, in our previous blog post, we discussed guardianship of a child. A guardianship is established by the court when someone petitions to take over the care of a child or an adult without the mental capacity to care Continue Reading
Difference in Child Custody and Guardianship
When a child’s parents are not able to take care of them, someone is appointed to care for them until they are of legal age. It can be a grandparent, family member, or other person found by the court. The person appointed can be given a guardianship or they can get custody of the child. There are several differences Continue Reading
Guardianship For Elderly, Continued.
Welcome back. Our estate planning attorney in Cary NC is here to talk more about guardianship for elders. If you missed our previous blog, contain more information, be sure to visit back with it before moving on. Elder Guardianship | Estate Planning Attorney in Cary NC For adults and the elderly, guardianships are often considered the “last resort” because the Continue Reading
Guardianship for Elderly
When an elderly person becomes unable to care for him or herself, a guardian can be appointed to make decisions regarding his or her best interests. It is usually the child of the person, another relative, or even a close friend. Guardianships were designed to protect people who, for various reasons including age, mental ability or other incapacities, are unable Continue Reading