Do I need to open probate in North Carolina to deposit checks payable to my deceased father’s estate if he distributed assets before death and the will may be invalid?

Do I need to open probate in North Carolina to deposit checks payable to my deceased father’s estate if he distributed assets before death and the will may be invalid? 1. Detailed Answer When someone dies owning assets titled in their name, North Carolina law generally requires a formal process—called probate—to transfer those assets to…