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Which court or county handles an estate with property in more than one area? | NC
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Q: How do I figure out which local court or county should handle an estate matter involving property in more than one area? A: Usually, the main estate is opened in the county where the person was domiciled when they died — in other words, where they truly lived and intended to remain. Property in another county does not usually move the whole estate there. But if there is real estate in a…