The Terri Schiavo case involved a seven-year long legal effort by Michael Schiavo to have his wife, Terri Schiavo, who was diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) for several years, disconnected from life support.
Michael, as Terri’s guardian, had entered a do not resuscitate order for her but was convinced by [...]
Category Archives: Guardianship
November 4, 2009
Advanced Medical Directives: The Lessons Of Terri Schiavo
October 31, 2009
North Carolina Guardianship Information
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts offers some helpful information about guardianship law in the state of North Carolina. It is important to note that the Clerk of Superior Court in all 100 counties in North Carolina serves as the judge of probate and cannot practice law or give legal advice. Therefore, [...]
August 31, 2009
Another Horror Story From the Real World
As an attorney who has a passion for helping families put their affairs in order and plan for their families future, I am not a proponent of a “do it yourself” Estate Plan. The biggest reason is that so many times they fail because of the lack of counseling that an educated, experienced and caring [...]
August 9, 2009
Why Choose an Attorney over “Do it Yourself” Estate Plan?
We are all looking to save money where we can. We cut back on the car wash – we wash our own cars now. We cut back on going to the movies – we rent more now. We save on gas – we make more stops in the same trip. Doing all these things will [...]
August 7, 2009
Do YOU need an Estate Plan?
Ask yourself these few questions:
1. I have made appropriate legal arrangements to appoint the person or persons I want to make my personal, health care and financial decisions should I ever become disabled.
2. I have made appropriate legal arrangements to appoint the person or persons I want to raise my minor children to adulthood should [...]
June 16, 2008
10 Items to Consider When Choosing a Guardian for your Child or Children
One of the biggest reasons my clients say that they waited to have their Last Will and Testaments drafted is because they did not know who to choose for the guardian of their children. This is not a decision to take lightly. These are your children and the thought of them being raised by someone [...]
