North Carolina § 35A-1227 - Funds owed to minors.
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§ 35A-1227. Funds owed to minors.
Certain insurance proceeds or other funds to which a minor is entitled may be paid to and administered by the public guardian or the clerk as provided in G.S. 7A-111. A devise of personal property to a minor may be distributed to the minor's parent or guardian with the approval of the clerk as provided in G.S. 28A-22-7. A personal representative or collector who holds property due a minor without a guardian may deliver the property to the clerk as provided in G.S. 28A-23-2. Inter vivos or testamentary transfers to minors may be made and administered according to the North Carolina Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Chapter 33A of the General Statutes. History (1987, c. 550, s. 1; 1989, c. 473, s. 23; 2011-284, s. 37.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2011-284, s. 37, effective June 24, 2011, deleted "or legacy" following "devise" in subsection (b).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 35A-1227
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 35A-1227 cover?
Section 35A-1227 ("Funds owed to minors.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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