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NC Gen Stat § 35B-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-17 - Jurisdiction.

 35B-17. Jurisdiction.Notwithstanding the provisions of G.S. 1-75.4(1), a court of this State has jurisdiction to adjudicate incompetence, appoint a general guardian or guardian of the person, or issue a protective order for a respondent only if:(1) This State is the respondent's home state; or(2) On the date the petition for the adjudication of incompetence is filed, this State is a significant-connection state and either of the following is true:a. The respondent does not have a home state, or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum.b. The respondent has a home state, a petition for an appointment or order is not pending in a court of that state or another significant-connection state, and, before the court makes the appointment or issues the order, all of the following are true:1. A petition for an appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state.2. An objection to the court's jurisdiction is not filed by a person required to be notified of the proceeding.3. The court in this State concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in G.S. 35B-20; or(3) This State does not have jurisdiction under either subdivision (1) or (2) of this section, the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in this State is consistent with the constitutions of this State and the United States; or(4) The requirements for special jurisdiction under G.S. 35B-18 are met.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-18 - Special jurisdiction.

 35B-18. Special jurisdiction.(a) A court of this State lacking jurisdiction under G.S. 35B-17 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:(1) Appoint a guardian of the person in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this State.(2) Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this State.(3) Appoint a general guardian, guardian of the person, or guardian of the estate for an incapacitated or protected person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued under procedures similar to G.S. 35B-30.(b) If a petition for the adjudication of incompetence and application for the appointment of a guardian of the person in an emergency is brought in this State and this State was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-19 - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

 35B-19. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.Except as otherwise provided in G.S. 35B-18, a court that has appointed a general guardian or guardian of the person or issued a protective order consistent with this Chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-20 - Appropriate forum.

 35B-20. Appropriate forum.(a) A court of this State having jurisdiction under G.S. 35B-17 to adjudicate incompetence, appoint a general guardian or a guardian of the person, or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.(b) If a court of this State declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a) of this section, it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a general guardian or guardian of the person or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.(c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including:(1) Any expressed preference of the respondent.(2) Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation.(3) The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state.(4) The distance of the respondent from the court in each state.(5) The financial circumstances of the respondent's estate.(6) The nature and location of the evidence.(7) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence.(8) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding.(9) If an appointment was made, the court's ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or guardian of the estate.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-21 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

 35B-21. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.(a) If at any time a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to adjudicate incompetence, appoint a general guardian or guardian of the person, or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may do any of the following:(1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction.(2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a general guardian or guardian of the person or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction.(3) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering all of the following:a. The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the court's jurisdiction.b. Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in G.S. 35B-20(c).c. Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of G.S. 35B-17.(b) If a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to adjudicate incompetence, appoint a general guardian or guardian of the person, or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, it may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses of any kind against this State or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of this State unless authorized by law other than the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-22 - Notice of proceeding.

 35B-22. Notice of proceeding.If a petition for the adjudication of incompetence or application for the appointment of a general guardian or guardian of the person or issuance of a protective order is brought in this State and this State was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this State, notice of the petition must be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this State.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 2 - Jurisdiction.|§ 35B-23 - Proceedings in more than one state.

 35B-23. Proceedings in more than one state.Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian of the person in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this State under G.S. 35B-18(a)(1) or (a)(2), if a petition for the adjudication of incompetence, appointment of a general guardian or guardian of the person, or issuance of a protective order is filed in this State and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:(1) If the court in this State has jurisdiction under G.S. 35B-17, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to G.S. 35B-17 before the appointment or issuance of the order.(2) If the court in this State does not have jurisdiction under G.S. 35B-17, whether at the time the petition for the adjudication of incompetence is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the guardianship or protective order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this State shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court in this State is a more appropriate forum.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 4 - Registration and Recognition of Orders From Other States.|§ 35B-36 - Registration of guardianship of the person orders.

 35B-36. Registration of guardianship of the person orders.If a guardian of the person has been appointed in another state and a petition for the adjudication of incompetence or an application for the appointment of a guardian of the person is not pending in this State, the guardian of the person appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship of the person order in this State by filing as a foreign judgment in a court, in any appropriate county of this State, certified copies of the order and letters of office.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-37 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 4 - Registration and Recognition of Orders From Other States.|§ 35B-37 - Registration of protective orders and general guardianship orders.

 35B-37. Registration of protective orders and general guardianship orders.If a guardian of the estate or general guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the adjudication of incompetence or an application for the issuance of a protective order is not pending in this State, the guardian of the estate or general guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the protective order or general guardianship in this State by filing as a foreign judgment in a court of this State, in any county in which property belonging to the protected person is located, certified copies of the order and letters of office and of any bond.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-38 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 4 - Registration and Recognition of Orders From Other States.|§ 35B-38 - Effect of registration.

 35B-38. Effect of registration.(a) Upon registration of a general guardianship, guardianship of the person, or protective order from another state, the general guardian, guardian of the person, or guardian of the estate may exercise in this State all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this State, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this State and, if the general guardian, guardian of the person, or guardian of the estate is not a resident of this State, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.(b) A court of this State may grant any relief available under this Chapter and other law of this State to enforce a registered order.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|§ 35B-45 - Uniformity of application and construction.

 35B-45. Uniformity of application and construction.In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 35B-46 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 35B - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Article 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|§ 35B-46 - Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

 35B-46. Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.This Chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7003(b).  (2016-72, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 36A-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-1 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-2 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-3 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-4 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-5 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-6 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 1 - Investment and Deposit of Trust Funds.|§ 36A-7 - Recodified as §§ 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-1 through 36A-7: Recodified as 32-70 through 32-76 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-63 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 5 - Uniform Trusts Act.|§ 36A-63 - Recodified as § 53-163.1 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-63: Recodified as 53-163.1 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-66.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 5 - Uniform Trusts Act.|§ 36A-66.1 - Recodified as § 53-163.2 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-66.1: Recodified as 53-163.2 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-90 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 6 - Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.|§ 36A-90 - through 36A-94: Recodified as §§ 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-90 through 36A-94: Recodified as 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-91 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 6 - Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.|§ 36A-91 - through 36A-94: Recodified as §§ 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-90 through 36A-94: Recodified as 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-92 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 6 - Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.|§ 36A-92 - through 36A-94: Recodified as §§ 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-90 through 36A-94: Recodified as 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-93 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 6 - Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.|§ 36A-93 - through 36A-94: Recodified as §§ 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-90 through 36A-94: Recodified as 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36A-94 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36A - Trusts and Trustees|Article 6 - Uniform Common Trust Fund Act.|§ 36A-94 - through 36A-94: Recodified as §§ 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.

 36A-90 through 36A-94: Recodified as 53-163.5 through 53-163.9 by Session Laws 2005-192, s. 1, effective January 1, 2006.
NC Gen Stat § 36C-1-101 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36C - North Carolina Uniform Trust Code|Article 1 - General Provisions and Definitions.|§ 36C-1-101 - Short title.

 36C-1-101. Short title.This Chapter may be cited as the North Carolina Uniform Trust Code. (2005-192, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 36C-1-102 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36C - North Carolina Uniform Trust Code|Article 1 - General Provisions and Definitions.|§ 36C-1-102 - Scope.

 36C-1-102. Scope.This Chapter applies to any express trust, private or charitable, with additions to the trust, wherever and however created. The term "express trust" includes both testamentary and inter vivos trusts, regardless of whether the trustee is required to account to the clerk of superior court. This Chapter also applies to any trust created for or determined by judgment or decree under which the trust is to be administered in the manner of an express trust. This Chapter does not apply to constructive trusts, resulting trusts, conservatorships, estates, Payable on Death accounts as defined in G.S. 53C-6-7, 54-109.57, 54B-130, and 54C-166, trust funds subject to G.S. 90-210.61, custodial arrangements under Chapter 33A of the General Statutes and Chapter 33B of the General Statutes, business trusts providing for certificates to be issued to beneficiaries, common trust funds, voting trusts, security arrangements, liquidation trusts, and trusts for the primary purpose of paying debts, dividends, interest, salaries, wages, profits, pensions, or employee benefits of any kind, or any arrangement under which a person is nominee or escrowee for another.  (2005-192, s. 2; 2012-56, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 36C-1-104 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 36C - North Carolina Uniform Trust Code|Article 1 - General Provisions and Definitions.|§ 36C-1-104 - Knowledge.

 36C-1-104. Knowledge.(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person has knowledge of a fact if the person:(1) Has actual knowledge of it;(2) Has received notice or notification of it; or(3) From all the facts and circumstances known to the person at the time in question, has reason to know it.(b) An organization that conducts activities through employees has notice or knowledge of a fact involving a trust only from the time the information was received by an employee having responsibility to act for the trust, or would have been brought to the employee's attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence. An organization exercises reasonable diligence if it maintains reasonable routines for communicating significant information to the employee having responsibility to act for the trust and there is reasonable compliance with the routines. Reasonable diligence does not require an employee of the organization to communicate information unless the communication is part of the employee's regular duties or the employee knows a matter involving the trust would be materially affected by the information. (2005-192, s. 2.)