When Can an Executor Be Removed in North Carolina?

When Can an Executor Be Removed in North Carolina? (Clear Answer) In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court can remove an executor (called a “personal representative” in the statutes) if the executor becomes disqualified, fails to perform required duties, mismanages estate assets, or otherwise endangers the estate. The legal grounds and procedure are set…

What steps ensure third-party claims and payments are accurately recorded in probate filings? (North Carolina)

What steps ensure third-party claims and payments are accurately recorded in probate filings? Short answer: In North Carolina probate, you must publish and mail proper creditor notices, keep a detailed claims register, verify and classify each claim, pay creditors in the statutory order, and document every payment with receipts and vouchers in your annual and…