North Carolina § 35A-1223 - Hearing before clerk on appointment of guardian.
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§ 35A-1223. Hearing before clerk on appointment of guardian.
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. History (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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