What happens if my spouse died without a will and only a claim exists? | NC

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Q: What happens if my spouse died without a will but there are no other probate assets besides the legal claim? A: Even if most property passed outside probate, a legal claim your spouse owned is usually treated like an estate asset—so an estate often still has to be opened just to appoint someone with authority to act. That person is called the personal representative, and when there is no…