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Can a granddaughter apply for power of attorney over her grandmother?

Can a granddaughter apply for power of attorney over her grandmother?

Full question:

My mother-in-law has suffered a severe stroke and is medically incapable of making decision. Her only next of kin is my daughter (her granddaughter). Can she apply with the courts for guardianship or power of attorney?

Category: Guardianship
Date: 04/07/2025
State: North Carolina

Answer:

Please see the following form on our website:

NC-E-206 North Carolina Application for Letters of: Guardianship Of Estate,
Limited Guardianship of Estate, Guardianship of Person, Limited Guardianship
of Person, General Guardianship

Also, please see: http://www.nc-guardian.org/

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