Guardianship

Our loved ones may reach a point in life where they can no longer make good decisions for themselves. They need someone to make important decisions for them. A family member, friend or professional guardian can be court-appointed to advocate for and support our loved one.

Guardianship is the legal process of naming someone to manage the personal affairs and/or the financial affairs of an incapacitated adult or a minor child. The guardianship of the person gives the guardian authority to handle an incapacitated person’s personal affairs such as moving him from home to a nursing home or consenting (or not consenting) for medical care. The guardianship of the estate gives the guardian authority to handle an incapacitated person’s financial and/or property matters, such as selling his home or paying his bills.

If you wish to initiate a guardianship or want to be named as the guardian, Hopper Law Firm can help you in the following ways:

  • We will help you understand the laws regarding guardianships.
  • We will make sure all legal matters are handled properly and the right person is appointed.
  • We will help the guarding with required reports.

If you wish to contest a guardianship of yourself or a family member, we can help you with that, also.

If you would like further information regarding guardianship issues or have questions regarding your individual situation, please contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced Family Law attorneys.

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Areas We Serve

The attorneys of Hopper Law Firm have practiced law predominantly in Raleigh, North Carolina (Wake County) and the greater Triangle area since 1994. However, depending upon the nature of the case, we often serve clients in the surrounding counties, including: Durham, Chatham, Orange, Johnston, Franklin, Harnett, Guilford, and Cumberland.