What Is Ancillary Probate in North Carolina and When Do I Need It for Out-of-State Property? If a decedent dies owning real property in North Carolina but is domiciled elsewhere, North Carolina law requires “ancillary probate” to transfer title. In your case, your father’s primary estate opened in Maryland, yet he owned undeveloped land in … Continue reading When does North Carolina require ancillary probate for property owned by a nonresident decedent?