N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1295: Termination of guardianship.

(a) Every guardianship shall be terminated and all powers and duties of the guardian provided in Article 9 of this Chapter shall cease when the ward does any of the following:

(1) Ceases to be a minor as defined in G.S. 35A-1202(12).

(2) Is adjudicated to be restored to competency pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 35A-1130.

(3) Dies.

(4) Is no longer under the jurisdiction of North Carolina because the court has issued a final order confirming transfer pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 35B-30(g).

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a guardian of the estate or a general guardian is responsible for all accountings required by Article 10 of this Chapter until the guardian is discharged by the clerk. (1989, c. 473, s. 31; 2025-54, s. 5(d).)