What does my family need to do legally after I die? | NC

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Q: What does my family need to do legally after I die to handle my savings, personal belongings, and final affairs? A: Usually, your family must first figure out which assets pass automatically and which are part of your estate. A will does not transfer property by itself after death — it usually has to be filed for probate, and the person named as executor must be formally appointed. That…