What steps do I need to inventory and secure a deceased relative’s property without a will? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you generally cannot enter, move, or use a decedent’s property until the Clerk of Superior Court appoints you. If immediate action is needed to protect assets, ask the Clerk to appoint…
How do I give notice to creditors and handle any estate taxes for a small estate? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the administrator publishes a Notice to Creditors once a week for four consecutive weeks and mails notice to known or reasonably ascertainable creditors within 75 days after Letters of Administration are…
How can I record a foreign probate will to transfer property in North Carolina? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can record a will that was already probated in another state by filing an authenticated (certified or exemplified) copy of the will and the foreign probate order with the Clerk of Superior…
Do I need to open ancillary probate in another state to obtain letters of administration for a vehicle titled in North Carolina? – North Carolina Short Answer No. If the vehicle is titled in North Carolina and the decedent was domiciled here, letters of administration are issued by the Clerk of Superior Court in the…
What documents do I need to file when a will is probated in another state but property is here? – North Carolina Short Answer File an authenticated (certified or exemplified) copy of the will and the complete foreign probate order/proceedings with the Clerk of Superior Court in the North Carolina county where the property is…
Can I drive a deceased sibling’s car from another state to North Carolina before registering it? Short Answer Under North Carolina law, you should not drive a decedent’s vehicle on public roads until you have legal authority over the vehicle and it is properly insured and registered to you (or under a valid temporary permit).…
What documents does the DMV in North Carolina require to transfer a vehicle title after a family member’s death? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can often transfer a deceased owner’s vehicle title without opening an estate by using a DMV affidavit. Typically, you will submit a clerk-certified Affidavit of Authority to…
How can I transfer my sibling’s vehicle title after they pass away without a will? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can often transfer a deceased sibling’s vehicle title without opening a full probate by using one of two paths. If the vehicle is titled in North Carolina and no estate administration…
How do I prove I have authority to transfer the car as the only heir when there is no executor? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can transfer a deceased person’s car without opening an estate by using a DMV “Affidavit of Authority to Assign Title” (Form MVR‑317). As the sole heir,…
How do I handle personal property in an estate when there are no funds available? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a personal representative may sell estate personal property without a court order and use the proceeds to pay costs of administration and creditors, subject to priority rules. If you need cash and…
