Can a Wrongful Death Claim Keep an Estate Open? | NC

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Q: Can a wrongful death claim require an estate to stay open even when there are no probate assets? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, a wrongful death claim usually must be handled by the deceased person’s personal representative or collector. Because of that, the estate file may need to stay open even if there is no bank account, vehicle, real estate, or other probate property to administer.…