There are three types of guardianship in North Carolina : Guardian of the Person, Guardian of the Estate, and General Guardianship (this combines Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate) .  Other states, such as California, may call this conservatorship and other states may have a combination of Guardianship...

If you are facing probate in North Carolina, it helps to understand the fundamentals of the probate and estate administration process in North Carolina. The best place to start is hiring an experienced Wilmington estate planning attorney who understands how the probate law works in North Carolina and can walk you...

Power of attorney is a legal instrument that grants a designated person the power to make decisions on your behalf if you are not physically present or incapacitated. The agent may be responsible for managing your property, finances, and/or medical affairs. There are different types of powers of attorney, and different...