Do I have to start probate within a certain period? | NC

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Q: Do I have to start probate within a certain period after someone dies? A: Not always — there is usually not one universal deadline that applies to every estate. But waiting can still cause problems. If there is a will, the named executor should present it for probate as soon as practical. If that does not happen within sixty days after death, another interested person may ask the clerk to…