North Carolina § 35A-1293 - Appointment of successor guardian.
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§ 35A-1293. Appointment of successor guardian.
Upon the removal, death, or resignation of a guardian, the clerk shall appoint a successor guardian following the same criteria that would apply to the initial appointment of a guardian. History (1987, c. 550, s. 1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2012-151, s. 12(e), provides: "In order to achieve continuity of care and services, any successor guardian shall make diligent efforts to continue existing contracts entered into under the authority of G.S. 122C-122 where consistent with the best interest of the ward as required by Chapter 35A of the General Statutes."
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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