Everything you need to know about North Carolina Form AOC-E-210, including helpful tips, fast facts & deadlines, how to fill it out, where to submit it and other related NC probate forms.
There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.
Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor is a commonly used form within North Carolina. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:
Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor:
This form pertains to the State of North Carolina
The current version of this form was last revised on September 3, 2021
The relevant probate statute or North Carolina laws related to this form include: 35A-1374
Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about North Carolina’s Form AOC-E-210 - Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.
Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some North Carolina probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.
Fill out all relevant fields in Form AOC-E-210, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in NC are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!
Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form AOC-E-210 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).
Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.
This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.
It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.
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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.
While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.
Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in North Carolina.
The sooner you begin, the faster North Carolina can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?
In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.
Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.
It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in North Carolina. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.
If a house in the State of North Carolina is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.
If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for North Carolina probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local North Carolina probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form AOC-E-210, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.
Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.
It may also be available through some North Carolina probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within North Carolina.
While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form AOC-E-210 - Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the North Carolina probate court office.
Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any North Carolina-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.
Form AOC-E-210 - Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor is a probate form in North Carolina.
North Carolina has multiple types of probate and the necessary forms depend on the unique aspects of each estate, such as type and value of assets, whether there was a valid will, who is serving as the personal representative or executor, and even whether or not they also live in North Carolina.
During probate, all personal representatives and executives in are required to submit a detailed inventory of assets that must separate non-probate assets from probate assets.
Probate in North Carolina, especially without guidance, can take years to finish and cost upwards of $14,000.
What is probate, exactly?
Probate is the government’s way of making sure that when a person dies, the right stuff goes to the right people (including the taxes the government wants).
All of that stuff is collectively known as someone’s “estate”, and it’s the job of the executor or personal representative to fill out all the forms and complete all the required steps to formally dissolve the estate.
To get instant clarity on the entire probate process and get an idea of the steps, timeline, and best practices, read the Atticus Beginner’s Guide to Probate.
Where can I get help with Probate?
The best place? Create an account in Atticus to start getting estate-specific advice.
You may need a lawyer, you may not, and paying for one when you didn’t need it really hurts. Atticus makes sure you make the best decisions (plus you can write it off as an executor expense).
We’ve also created a list of other probate services. Be sure to check it out!
What does a NC executor or personal representative have to do?
An executor is named in someone’s will, and if the deceased didn’t have a will, then the spouse or other close family relative usually steps up to fulfill the role. If no one wants to do it, then a judge will appoint someone.
The executor is responsible for the complete management of the probate process, including major responsibilities such as:
Creating an inventory of all probate assets.
Filling out all necessary forms
Paying off all estate debts and taxes
Submitting reports to the court and beneficiaries as requested
And much more. This process often stretches longer than a year.
For an idea of what separates executors who succeed from those who make this way harder than it should be, visit our article, Executors of an Estate:
What they do & secrets to succeeding.
Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on North Carolina Form AOC-E-210 - Standby Guardian's Petition For Appointment As Guardian Of The Person Or General Guardian For Minor. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.
The undersigned, being duly sworn, petitions to be appointed guardian of the minor named above, to serve in the capacity indicated, and, in support of this Petition, the petitioner states: 1. The minor resides or is domiciled in this county. 2. The petitioner is the standby guardian or alternate standby guardian named in a written designation executed by: (a) the biological or adoptive parent of the minor. (b) the guardian of the person or general guardian of the minor. (NOTE: If this option is checked, treat the petition as a motion in the cause in the original guardianship.) 3. The petitioner has received the following, a copy of which is attached: (a) a determination of the designator’s incapacity. (b) a determination of the designator’s debilitation. (c) the designator’s written consent to the commencement of this standby guardianship. (d) proof of the death of the designator. 4. (NOTE: Check this option if petitioner is alternate standby guardian.) All persons named in the designation as standby guardians are unwilling or unable to serve. 5. The biological or adoptive parent of the minor, who is not the designator, is: 6. Other persons known to have an interest in this proceeding are: 7. The following is a list of all court proceedings, in any state, involving the minor. File No. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA County In The General Court Of Justice Superior Court Division Before The Clerk (Over) Name And Address Of Minor IN THE MATTER OF County Of Residence Of MinorAge County Of Residence Of Petitioner Name And Street Address, PO Box, City, State And Zip Code Of Petitioner G.S. 35A-1374 GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON GENERAL GUARDIAN FOR MINOR STANDBY GUARDIAN’S PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT AS Name And Address Relationship To Minor Or Interest In Proceeding Name And Address Relationship To Minor Or Interest In Proceeding PlaintiffFile No.DefendantState, County And Court Name And Address Of Parent Mother Father AOC-E-210, Rev. 8/21 © 2021 Administrative Office of the Courts NOTE: A copy of this Petition and written notice of the time, date, and place set for a hearing, shall be served on any biological or adoptive parent of the minor who is not a petitioner and who does not sign the waiver and consent above, and any other person the clerk may direct, including the minor. Service shall be as provided by Rule 4 of the Rules of Civil Procedure unless the clerk directs otherwise. G.S. 35A-1374(g). Other resources available for the support of the minor (such as trust income, assets held by a custodian under the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act and Social Security Payments), which will not be administered by the standby guardian are: ASSETS LIABILITIES 8. The minor’s estimated assets, liabilities, income and receivables: (Complete if standby guardian will become general guardian.) $ $$ $ TOTALTOTAL DescriptionAmountDescriptionAmount b. Other a. Obligations Secured By Minor’s Propertya. Cash And Uncashed Checks On Hand b. Bank Deposits c. Stocks And Bonds d. Rights Of Action For Injury To Minor e. Real Property f. Annual Interest And Dividends g. Annual Rental Income h. Other I, the undersigned petitioner, have read this Petition and state that its contents are true to my own knowledge, except as to those matters stated on information and belief, and these I believe to be true. VERIFICATION Signature Of Petitioner Date Date Commission Expires County Where Notarized DateSignature Of Person Authorized To Administer Oaths Deputy CSC Assistant CSC Clerk Of Superior Court SWORN/AFFIRMED AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME Notary SEAL Each of the undersigned hereby waives notice of a hearing on this Petition and consents to the appointment of the petitioner(s) as standby guardian(s) for the minor to serve in the capacity indicated. WAIVER OF NOTICE/CONSENT TO STANDBY GUARDIANSHIP Parent Other Parent Other DateSignature Name (type or print) Relationship To MinorRelationship To Minor Name (type or print) DateSignature Date Commission ExpiresDate Commission Expires County Where NotarizedCounty Where Notarized DateDateSignature Of Person Authorized To Administer OathsSignature Of Person Authorized To Administer Oaths Notary Notary Deputy CSC Assistant CSC Clerk Of Superior Court Deputy CSC Assistant CSC Clerk Of Superior Court SWORN/AFFIRMED AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE MESWORN/AFFIRMED AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME SEALSEAL AOC-E-210, Side Two, Rev. 8/21, © 2021 Administrative Office of the Courts
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