36C-4C-1. Proceedings for validity of a revocable trust. A settlor may commence a judicial proceeding to establish the validity of a revocable trust pursuant to this Article. (2021-53, s. 1.1.)
36C-4C-2. Establishing validity of a revocable trust before death. (a) During the settlor’s lifetime, any settlor of a revocable trust who is a resident of North Carolina may commence a judicial proceeding seeking a judicial declaration that the trust is valid. (b) The petition shall be filed with the Superior Court Division of the General […]
36C-4C-3. Venue. The venue for a petition under this Article shall be as provided in G.S. 36C-2-204. (2021-53, s. 1.1.)
36C-4C-4. Contents of petition for revocable trust validity. (a) Petition. – A petition requesting an order declaring that a petitioner’s revocable trust is valid shall be verified and shall contain the following information: (1) A statement that the petitioner is a resident of North Carolina and specifying the county of the petitioner’s residence. (2) Allegations […]
36C-4C-5. Declaration by court; bar to contesting validity of trust. (a) If the court enters a judgment declaring a revocable trust to be valid, such judgment shall be binding upon all parties to the proceeding, including any persons represented in the proceeding, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 36C of the General […]
36C-4C-6. Confidentiality. (a) Following the entry of a judgment, a party to the proceeding may move that the contents of the file be sealed and kept confidential, and upon such motion, the court shall seal the contents of the file from public inspection. The contents of the file shall not be released except by order […]
