Can I Name a Backup Guardian Who Lives in Another State? | NC

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Q: Can I name a backup guardian who lives in another state? A: Yes. North Carolina law allows you to recommend an out-of-state adult as a primary or backup guardian for your minor child. You should clearly identify your choices, in order of preference, in a properly executed will. However, your nomination is not an automatic appointment. If a guardian becomes necessary, the Clerk of Superior…