When Should You Call an Attorney about your Guardianship Matter? April 25, 2017 Colleen L. Byers Estate Litigation & Guardianship Navigating the guardianship process in North Carolina can be tricky and time consuming. Our article on Frequently Asked Questions about North Carolina Guardianship details common concerns about the guardianship process in North Carolina. Calling an attorney can be particularly helpful in the following circumstances:
How to Seek Guardianship of an Elderly Family Member March 28, 2017 Colleen L. Byers Litigation Blog Estate Litigation & Guardianship If you’re concerned about an elderly family member’s well being, it may be time to seek guardianship. Guardianship can ensure your loved one is taken care of while acting in their best interests.
What Can I Do If Someone Is Taking Advantage of an Elderly Family Member? February 12, 2017 Estate Litigation & Guardianship Do you suspect a sibling, caregiver or other family member of taking advantage of someone you love? What remedies do you have if you suspect elder abuse or financial exploitation of an elderly person? Competent vs Incompetent If the Loved One is incompetent, consider pursuing a guardianship over the Loved One to protect the Loved One.
When Sibling Rivalry Leads to Guardianship Litigation over a Parent February 8, 2017 Colleen L. Byers Estate Litigation & Guardianship “Would you two cut it out?!” “Why can’t you get along with your brother?” “Stop picking on your sister.” These are common parental refrains with young children, but what happens if adult children can’t get along when it comes to assisting with or making decisions related to the physical or financial wellbeing of an elderly parent? In that case, there is often a race to the court house, which can lead to a nasty court battle over who should become guardian over a parent, and thereby take control the purse strings.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Carolina Guardianship January 11, 2017 Colleen L. Byers Estate Litigation & Guardianship How do I file for guardianship? To begin a guardianship proceeding in North Carolina, you will need to file a Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence and Application for Appointment of Guardian and pay the associated Court filing fee. Where do I file for guardianship? All guardianship proceedings are heard before the Clerk of Superior Court. You must file in the County in which the person needing a guardian resides or is an inpatient in a treatment facility.
When to Seek Guardianship of an Elderly Parent December 13, 2016 Colleen L. Byers Estate Litigation & Guardianship Desperate. Panicked. Overwhelmed. Confused. Frustrated. Exhausted. You may be feeling any one or all of these as you care for an elderly parent. You know all too well what it means to be a member of the sandwiched generation – those who are raising their young children at the same time as they are taking care of their aging parents. How do you keep your elder parent safe? How do you ensure he is being properly cared for? How do you effectively communicate with medical care providers? How do you help him with his finances? In many cases, an aging parent’s body may be failing but
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