What initial steps and statutory deadlines must a personal representative meet under North Carolina probate law?

What initial steps and deadlines must a personal representative follow in North Carolina probate? When you qualify as executor or administrator of an estate in North Carolina—whether in Cabarrus County or another jurisdiction—you must act promptly to preserve assets and comply with statutory deadlines. First, file the oath and bond (if required) with the Clerk…

How can North Carolina heirs informally divide a decedent’s personal property without formal probate or a partition sale?

How can heirs divide personal property informally in North Carolina without a formal probate or partition sale? When a decedent’s personal property consists mainly of furnishings, household items or low-value assets, heirs often prefer an informal division over opening an estate or calling in three court-appointed commissioners. North Carolina law offers several tools to simplify…