Must all beneficiaries sign before closing a small estate? | NC

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Q: Do all beneficiaries need to sign a receipt before a small estate can be closed? A: No. Under North Carolina law, every named beneficiary does not automatically have to sign a receipt. The key issue is proof. The person handling the small estate must file a final affidavit showing what estate property was collected, what was paid, and who received any remaining property. A receipt is common…