What Rights Does a Child Have After a Parent's Will Is Filed? | NC

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Q: What rights does a child have after a parent's will has been filed with the probate court? A: In North Carolina, being a child or next of kin does not automatically create a right to inherit when a valid will controls. First, confirm that the will was admitted to probate and that the executor qualified and received letters testamentary. A child may inspect the probate file and review the…