35A-1270. Appointment; term; oath. There may be in every county a public guardian, to be appointed by the clerk for a term of eight years. The public guardian shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation faithfully and honestly to discharge the duties imposed upon him; the oath or affirmation so taken and subscribed shall […]
35A-1271. Bond of public guardian; increasing bond. The public guardian shall enter into bond with three or more sureties, approved by the clerk in the penal sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000), payable to the State of North Carolina, conditioned faithfully to perform the duties of his office and obey all lawful orders of the […]
35A-1272. Powers, duties, liabilities, compensation. The powers and duties of said public guardian shall be the same as other guardians, and he shall be subject to the same liabilities as other guardians under the existing laws, and shall receive the same compensation as other guardians. (1987, c. 550, s. 1.)
35A-1273. When letters issue to public guardian. The public guardian shall apply for and obtain letters of guardianship in the following cases: (1) When a period of six months has elapsed from the discovery of any property belonging to any minor or incompetent person without guardian. (2) When any person entitled to letters of guardianship […]
