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How do I handle a mortgage and debts before heirs inherit? | NC
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Q: How do I handle a mortgage and other debts during probate before anything is distributed to the heirs? A: In North Carolina, the estate should be opened first. If there is no will, the person appointed is called the administrator. The administrator should get Letters of Administration from the Clerk of Superior Court before collecting bank funds, transferring a vehicle, selling property, or…