How do I start probate if my parent did not leave a will? | NC

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Q: How do I start probate if my parent did not leave a will? A: In North Carolina, you generally apply for Letters of Administration with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where your parent lived at death. The surviving spouse usually has first priority to serve as administrator. If there is no spouse willing or able to serve, an heir, such as an adult child, may apply. People with equal…