N.C. Gen. Stat. § 36C-8A-10
Resignation of power holder.
§ 36C-8A-10. Resignation of power holder.
(a) A power holder may resign upon either of the following conditions:
(1) Upon at least 30 days' notice in writing to the qualified beneficiaries, the settlor, if living, and all trustees.
(2) With the approval of the court.
(b) In approving a resignation, the court may issue orders and impose conditions reasonably necessary for the protection of the trust property.