§ 35B-30 Transfer of general guardianship, guardianship of the person, or guardianship of the estate to another state
§ 35B-31 Accepting guardianship, guardianship of the person, or guardianship of the estate transferred from another state

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 35B > Article 3 - Transfer of General Guardianship, Guardianship of the Person, or Guardianship of the Estate

  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.