What happens if someone dies without a will during another probate? | NC

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Q: What happens in probate when someone dies without a will and there’s already another estate being administered? A: When someone dies without a will, their probate case is treated as an intestate estate—meaning the court appoints an administrator, not an executor, to gather the assets, pay valid debts and expenses, and distribute what is left to the legal heirs. Even if another family member’s…