What Is the Status of a Wrongful Death Claim? | NC

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Q: What is the current status of the wrongful death claim, and what are the next steps? A: Right now, the claim may be on hold if no personal representative has been officially appointed for the deceased person’s estate. A surviving spouse usually cannot file or settle the claim alone unless that person has been appointed to act for the estate. The next step is to open the estate in the proper…