How Do I Find Out If an Estate Has Been Opened? | NC

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Q: How can I find out whether an estate has been opened or moved to another jurisdiction? A: Start with the Clerk of Superior Court, usually the Estates Division, in the county where the person lived permanently at death. Ask the clerk to search for an estate file using the decedent’s full legal name, any aliases, and date of death. If a file exists, request copies of the will, the application…