Is Ancillary Probate Needed for Land My Parent Owned Elsewhere? | NC

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Q: Do I need ancillary probate if my parent died without a will and owned land in another state? A: Usually, yes. If your parent lived outside North Carolina but individually owned land in North Carolina, the administrator appointed in your parent’s home state generally must open an ancillary estate in the county where the land is located. The out-of-state appointment does not automatically…