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PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY
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CASE INFORMATION
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GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Copy from the Order for Limited Guardianship (SP-206) for limited guardianships.
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APPOINTMENT DETAILS
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CLERK'S SIGNATURE BLOCK
SELECTED COUNTY
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AUTO-FILL FROM CLIO
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OPEN CLAWDE VERSION →LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP — KEY RULES
- Letters of Guardianship are the official credential proving the guardian's legal authority
- Present to hospitals, banks, schools, and government agencies
- Keep multiple certified copies — each institution typically requires one
- Letters expire annually unless renewed by filing annual reports on time
- If guardian dies or resigns, a new petition is required
- A successor guardian can be named in the original order
STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 35A-1210Letters of Guardianship
G.S. 35A-1215Limited guardianship
G.S. 35A-1241Powers of guardian (person)
G.S. 35A-1253Powers of guardian (estate)
AOC-SP-902Letters of Guardianship
HOW TO USE THESE LETTERS
- Request certified copies from the Clerk's office
- Present to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies
- Present to banks, financial institutions, Social Security
- Present to schools, housing providers, government agencies
- File copy with DMV if guardian controls driving decisions
NEED AN ATTORNEY?
- Barker Richardson, PLLC → serves all 100 NC counties
- Letters issued by Clerk of Superior Court after appointment