NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS — SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

SP-206 — Order for Limited Guardianship

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01 PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY
02 CASE INFORMATION
03 LIMITED POWERS GRANTED TO GUARDIAN
Guardian is limited to these powers ONLY. All other authority remains with the Ward.
04 SPECIFIC RIGHTS RETAINED BY WARD
Ward retains ALL rights not specifically granted to Guardian regardless of selections above.
05 ORDER DETAILS
SELECTED COUNTY
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LIMITED GUARDIANSHIP — KEY RULES

  • Limited guardianship is preferred over plenary (full) guardianship when the ward retains some decision-making capacity
  • Court must find that less restrictive alternatives are insufficient
  • Guardian is limited to specified powers ONLY
  • Ward retains all rights not specifically granted to guardian
  • Annual review required by law
  • Any party can petition to restore ward's rights at any time

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 35A-1215Limited guardianship
G.S. 35A-1201Definitions
G.S. 35A-1241Powers of guardian
G.S. 35A-1242Annual reports
AOC-SP-206Order for Limited Guardianship

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