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Can an estate stay open over missing records and title issues? | NC
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Q: Can an estate stay open while the parties sort out missing records and property title issues? A: Yes — an estate can usually stay open if those problems make it impossible to identify the assets, complete required filings, or prepare an accurate final account. The personal representative should keep gathering records, confirm what property actually belongs to the estate, and work through any…