AOC-SP-200, Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence and Application for Appointment of Guardian or Limited Guardian Completed Form Examples and Samples
View completed examples and samples of the North Carolina AOC-SP-200 form. Our guide provides filled-out templates for the Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence and Application for Appointment of Guardian or Limited Guardian to help you understand the process.
AOC-SP-200 Example: Petition for Guardianship of an Elderly Parent
How this form was filled:
This sample shows a completed AOC-SP-200 form where an adult child petitions the court to be appointed as the guardian for her elderly mother who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The petition requests authority as both Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate, citing the mother's inability to manage her personal care and financial affairs.
Information used to fill out the document:
- County: Wake
- File No.: 26 SP 123
- Petitioner Name: Jane A. Smith
- Petitioner Address: 456 Oak Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Respondent Name (Alleged Incompetent): Mary B. Smith
- Respondent Address: 789 Pine Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Respondent's Age: 82
- Reason for Incompetence: Diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease, rendering her unable to manage personal care, healthcare decisions, or financial affairs.
- Proposed Guardian: Jane A. Smith
- Relationship to Respondent: Daughter
- Type of Guardian Requested: Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate
- Respondent's Next of Kin: Jane A. Smith (Daughter), John C. Smith (Son)
- Respondent's Estimated Estate Value: $250,000 (including real property)
- Respondent's Estimated Annual Income: $24,000 (Social Security and pension)
- Supporting Medical Professional: Dr. Emily White, MD
- Date of Petition: 2026-01-15
What this filled form sample shows:
- Clearly identifies the petitioner and the respondent (the person alleged to be incompetent).
- Provides a specific basis for the claim of incompetence, referencing a medical diagnosis (Alzheimer's disease).
- Requests appointment as both Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate.
- Includes a complete list of the respondent's next of kin as required by the form.
- Lists estimated values for the respondent's estate and income to establish the need for a Guardian of the Estate.
- Indicates a multidisciplinary evaluation by a qualified physician is available to support the petition.
Form specifications and details:
| Form Name: | AOC-SP-200, Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence and Application for Appointment of Guardian or Limited Guardian |
| Jurisdiction: | North Carolina General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division |
| Use Case: | Adult child petitioning for full guardianship (Person and Estate) of an elderly parent with a degenerative cognitive condition. |
Created: January 29, 2026 06:16 PM
