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What if in-laws changed locks on estate property? | NC
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Q: What can I do if my deceased sibling’s spouse’s family changed the locks on estate property? A: Do not try to force your way in or remove the locks yourself. The safer step is to use the probate process. In North Carolina, an heir can ask the Clerk of Superior Court to open or confirm the estate. If no executor or administrator has been appointed, you may need to apply for that authority…