Where can I find forms to give my sister guardianship of my teen daughter?
Full Question:
My 15 year daughter just moved to North Carolina with my sister. I was wondering what form I need to use stating my sister has guardianship over her. I need a form for school entrance purposes.
10/03/2007 |
Category: Guardianship |
State: ALL |
#9603
Answer:
The applicable North Carolina statutes are as follows:
§ 35A-1221. Application before clerk.
Any person or corporation, including any State or local human services
agency through its authorized representative, may make application for
the appointment of a guardian of the estate for any minor or for the
appointment of a guardian of the person or general guardian for any minor
who has no natural guardian by filing an application with the clerk. The
application shall set forth, to the extent known:
(1) The minor's name, date of birth, address, and county of residence;
(2) The names and address of the minor's parents, if living, and of
other persons known to have an interest in the application for
appointment of a guardian; the name of and date of death of the minor's
deceased parent or parents;
(3) The applicant's name, address, county of residence, relationship if
any to the minor, and interest in the proceeding;
(4) If a guardian has been appointed for the minor or custody of the
minor has been awarded, a statement of the facts relating thereto and a
copy of any guardianship or custody order, if available;
(5) A general statement of the minor's assets and liabilities with an
estimate of the value of any property, including any income and
receivables to which he is entitled;
(6) A statement of the reason or reasons that the appointment of a
guardian is sought; whether the applicant seeks the appointment of a
guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate, or a general guardian;
and whom the applicant recommends or seeks to have appointed as such
guardian or guardians; and
(7) Any other information that will assist the clerk in determining the
need for a guardian or in appointing a guardian.