North Carolina § 35A-1223 Hearing before clerk on appointment of guardian

North Carolina Statutes

§ 35A-1223 — Hearing before clerk on appointment of guardian

North Carolina § 35A-1223

Ch. 35AIncompetency and Guardianship

Art. 6Appointment of Guardian for a Minor

Subch. IIGuardian And Ward

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1223 (2026).

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The clerk shall receive evidence necessary to determine whether a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate, or a general guardian is required. If the court determines that a guardian or guardians are required, the court shall receive evidence necessary to determine the minor's assets, liabilities, and needs, and who the guardian or guardians shall be. The hearing may be informal and the clerk may consider whatever testimony, written reports, affidavits, documents, or other evidence the clerk finds necessary to determine the minor's best interest. (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)

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The clerk shall receive evidence necessary to determine whether a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate, or a general guardian is required. If the court determines that a guardian or guardians are required, the court shall receive evidence necessary to determine the minor's assets, liabilities, and needs, and who the guardian or guardians shall be. The hearing may be informal and the clerk may consider whatever testimony, written reports, affidavits, documents, or other evidence the clerk finds necessary to determine the minor's best interest. (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)