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When a person dies, their property and assets may need to go through the probate process. Although probate is not always required in North Carolina, an estate generally does need to go through probate if the decedent only owns property solely in their own name.
The executor must file an Annual Account (Form AOC-E-506) no later than one year after becoming qualified to serve. If the estate is not closed within a year, the executor must file a request to keep the estate open and submit an Annual Account.
Do All Estates Have to Go Through Probate in North Carolina? Smaller estates with probate-qualified assets valued at less than $20,000 can avoid the formal probate proceeding. If the surviving spouse inherits the whole estate, however, the estate's value can't exceed $30,000 if probate is to be avoided.
Locate the appropriate probate court in the jurisdiction where the deceased person resided. File a petition with the probate court requesting testamentary letters. Provide the court with the necessary documentation, including the death certificate, the original will, and any other required forms.
Creditor Notification is Required as Part of Probate/Estate Administration in North Carolina. North Carolina law requires executors (or personal representatives) to notify creditors of the probate process. There is a strict deadline to notify creditors.
Letters of testamentary are court-issued documents that grant you the legal authority to act as executor of a will. A letter of testamentary gives you the official go-ahead to settle your loved one's affairs and distribute their property ing to their wishes, including accessing and managing their assets.
Under North Carolina law (NC General Statutes § 28A-25-1), you can opt to use a small estate affidavit instead of probate if the total value of the assets covered by probate are less than $20,000 or less than $30,000 if the spouse is the only heir.
This Form (AOC-E-201) is used to start the process of settling a person's estate after they die (Probate). It's a request to make the Will and appointment of the Executor official and should be filled out by the Personal Representative.
City and County offices The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on recognized holidays (see below).
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