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Who can open an estate?

Updated: 9/18/2023
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Anyone with a vested interest in the estate can petition the court to open the estate. That would be anyone named in a will, anyone that is owed money by the estate or any natural heir.

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Is real estate part of residuary estate?

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Can you open an estate account without an attorney?

It is possible to open an estate without an attorney. Most of the forms can be obtained online or at the courthouse.


How long can an estate be open?

There is no upper limit. A complex estate can take decades to close out.


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How long after someone dies can bill collector demand money from an Estate in North Carolina?

As long as the estate is still open. And if the debtor wasn't notified, they may be able to re-open the estate.


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What other field can a real estate agent pursue?

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Can a probated estate be reopened?

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Does the executor fee continue as long as the estate has property?

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