Can I handle a small estate matter without traveling there? | NC

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Q: Can I handle a small estate matter in another state without traveling there in person? A: Often, yes — especially if the estate qualifies for a small estate affidavit process and the asset is personal property, like bank funds or a death benefit payable to the estate. Usually, you must wait at least thirty days after death, and there must be no pending or granted request to appoint a personal…