This bench card is intended to help clerks of superior court prevent, identify, and respond to elder abuse in incompetency and adult guardianship cases where the clerk is the presiding judicial official.
A list and description of resources available to help guardians better understand the responsibilities, importance, and scope of their role.
A chart that provides guidance on terminating a power of attorney (POA) and obtaining information from an agent under a POA after the appointment of a guardian for an incompetent older adult.
Explore this quick reference guide for information regarding access to financial records in exploitation cases. The guide provides information on the tools available to investigators to access needed records, including search warrants, freeze and inspect orders, and subpoenas.
A summary of key laws that govern the role of North Carolina financial institutions in reporting exploitation, sharing information with other components of the adult protection system, and freezing assets of older adults and criminal defendants.