As we have learned in the last few posts, a guardianship is when someone asks the court to take care of another person who is unable to care for himself. The person is considered a ward who cannot make his own decisions regarding health, personal matters, living arrangements, and finances. There are several types of wards – a child under Continue Reading
How to Obtain Emergency Guardianship over an Elder, Part Two
Welcome back. In our previous blog post, we talked about instances where an emergency guardianship might be needed for an elderly loved one. Today, our estate planning attorney in Cary NC will talk more about this situation. Obtaining Emergency Guardianship of an Elder | Estate Planning Attorney in Cary NC Another situation where an emergency guardianship may be sought is Continue Reading
How to Obtain Emergency Guardianship over an Elder, Part One
When someone seeks guardianship over another person, there is generally time to go through the normal court proceedings. While the ward is in a situation where he or she needs protection or supervision it is generally not a dire situation. Emergency Guardianship | Attorney in Raleigh NC We discussed how to obtain a regular guardianship in the last post and explained Continue Reading
How to Gain Guardianship of an Elder, Continued
Making the decision to petition to become a guardian for an elderly loved one is something that takes serious consideration. It's a difficult process, as it saddens us to see our loved ones get to a state where they can no longer care for themselves. In our previous blog, we talked about how to become a guardian of an elder. Continue Reading