Can I speak with a law firm about estate property for family? | NC

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Q: Can I speak with the law firm about estate property if I am calling on behalf of my family? A: Usually, yes — a law firm can listen to general background information from a family member. But it usually cannot discuss the estate property in detail, take instructions, or act on the matter unless the caller has legal authority to represent the estate. That authority usually belongs to the…