In some ways, vulnerable older adults are a lot like children. They may struggle to care for themselves and may not have the proper perspective to make decisions in their own best interests. Like children, older adults experiencing cognitive decline or struggling with...
In North Carolina, those concerned about your mental state could take you to court. If they can prove that you lack the testamentary capacity to act in your own best interests, the courts may agree that you cannot handle your own legal, medical, and financial matters....
In certain situations, it may be necessary for a person to be placed under someone else’s care. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but the end result is a type of legal relationship that allows one person to take care of another. But why is a guardianship...
Watching your parents age can be difficult. Much like children, aging parents are often desperate to assert their independence. They can be fiercely protective of their freedom, lashing out at anyone who suggests they need daily medical support or that they shouldn't...
Aging can compromise someone's physical strength and mental acuity. Some people remain sharp and physically fit into their nineties and beyond, while others may start having trouble living independently when they’re barely into their senior years. Age itself is not...
Certain events in life, such as an illness or a car crash, can dramatically alter a person's life forever, possibly one where they are simply not capable of taking care of themselves. In this case, you, as the spouse or child of that person, would want to ensure that...
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program designed to help people with low incomes and limited assets pay for health care. In most cases, for eligible patients, Medicaid will cover the cost of a nursing home but not an assisted living facility. The laws governing...
You may think that your Winston Salem business doesn’t need to hire a lawyer unless you get into some legal trouble. However, you will save time and money by having a go-to law office from the get-go as you grow your business. As much as you hope to never need them...
Divorce, physical assault, mental abuse, custody battles, claims of defamation. These are all types of legal battles that involve two parties almost always in opposition of one another. They are so often ugly, angry and emotional. We don’t wish any of the above on...