Probate Q&A Series

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Probate Q&A Series

Can a title company rely on letters of administration or similar estate papers to confirm an executor’s authority at closing? – NC

Can a title company rely on letters of administration or similar estate papers to confirm an executor’s authority at closing? – NC Short Answer Usually, yes. In North Carolina, a title company will generally look to court-issued estate appointment papers such as letters testamentary or letters of administration to confirm that a personal representative has…

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Probate Q&A Series

Can a law firm request bank statements for an estate if the personal representative authorized it? – NC

Can a law firm request bank statements for an estate if the personal representative authorized it? – NC Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, the personal representative is the person with authority to gather estate information and deal with financial institutions for estate administration. A law firm may request bank statements on the estate’s behalf…

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