Petition To Accept Guardianship On Transfer From Another State {E-355}

AOC-E-355 - PETITION TO ACCEPT GUARDIANSHIP ON TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER STATE. This form is used when an individual seeks to have a guardianship—previously established in another state—formally accepted and recognized by the North Carolina court system. The petitioner, who is typically the current guardian or a close relative of the adult ward (the individual under guardianship), must provide detailed information about the original guardianship order, including the name and address of the adult ward, the type of guardianship (of the person, estate, or general), and the appointing court in the transferring state. The form also requires disclosure of all parties with an interest in the proceeding, such as next of kin or individuals entitled to notice under the laws of the transferring state. Additionally, the petitioner must affirm their eligibility to serve as a guardian in North Carolina, citing specific qualifications under North Carolina law. G.S. 35B-31. www.FormsWorkflow.com