Guardianship

Watching a loved one struggle with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia can leave you wondering who will step in if that person can no longer pay bills or consent to treatment. North Carolina offers a court-supervised process called guardianship that transfers certain decision-making powers to another adult. At Trusts and Estates Law Group (of…

Legal guardianship may become necessary when a loved one can no longer decide for themselves. However, in North Carolina, understanding the different types of guardianship can be confusing without the proper guidance. At Trusts and Estates Law Group, PLLC, we help families across the state protect their loved ones and confidently make thoughtful decisions. In…

When the court appoints a guardian, disputes can arise between the ward, the guardian, friends, or family members. If you disagree about who the guardian should be or if a guardian is necessary in the first place, having a lawyer on your side can help you navigate the guardianship petition or appointment. Why Would a…

By Stephanie R. Poston, Attorney I’ve often had a client tell me during our initial consultation that they are the guardian for someone else, yet when I ask for a copy of their Letters of Guardianship, they inevitably tell me that they don’t know what I’m talking about.  So, what they meant was that they…