What if an estate has nothing left for heirs? | NC

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Q: What happens if an estate does not have enough assets left after fees and claims for any heirs to receive a distribution? A: Usually, the heirs receive nothing. Estate money has to go first to administration costs, approved fees, taxes that apply, and valid creditor claims. If those proper expenses use up the estate, there is no distribution left for heirs, and that alone does not mean…