A Guardian and a Trustee have two completely different roles, but may be the same person. A Guardian is named in a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust. He or she essentially is nominated to raise the chid or children and make parental decision until the age of 18. A Trustee is appointed [...]
Tag Archives: Guardianship
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, you [...]
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 [...]