After considering the evidence, the clerk shall enter an appropriate order.  If the clerk determines that a guardian or guardians should be appointed, the order may set forth:

(1) Findings as to the minor’s circumstances, assets, and liabilities as they relate to his need for a guardian or guardians; and

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 35A-1226

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.

(2) Whether there shall be one or more guardians, his or their identity, and if more than one, who shall be guardian of the person and who shall be guardian of the estate.  The clerk shall issue the guardian or guardians letters of appointment as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1206 (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)

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