North Carolina General Statutes chapter 35A pertains to guardianship. One of the definitions of incompetency is: (10) "Inebriety" means the...

There is no provision for an alternate guardian in North Carolina. However, a guardianship can be modified at any time, generally due to a change...

Can I get Guardianship of my mother due to her mental status schizophrenia. Not taking meds , bathing etc

As Attorney Love has indicated, you should file a petition for adjudication of incompetency with the Special Proceedings Division of the court...

Can a general guardian in North Carolina create a life estate for a third person in the state of Virginia?

While you need to actually consult with an experienced attorney here in North Carolina, since you indicated the adjudication of incompetency...

Attorney Killian is correct. Your mother would have had to sign both a deed and will, your sister could not legally have made those changes. ...

The executors will need to qualify to administer the estate according to the terms of the will, and provide accountings to the clerk of court. ...

Can I be liable for my fiance's judgement against him when we get married?

Generally speaking, a fiance' or spouse cannot be held responsible for their partner's judgment, especially since it was in place before you...

What is the legal time period for filing for divorce, after 1 year or 1 year and 1 day?

This is a family law question, not a probate matter.

What takes prescedence ?

Generally speaking, a trust is a contract, and not enforceable by the Estates Division. If the trust was funded with the assets prior to the...

Is a husband responsible for a default judgment on the wife, issued in Missouri?

Generally speaking, a judgment cannot attach to property owned by a non-debtor spouse, only the one with the debt. Also, check with a MO consumer...