What info does probate clerk need to find an estate file? | NC

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Q: What information does the probate clerk need to look up an estate file? A: Usually, the clerk needs the decedent’s full legal name and the county where the estate was opened. If you have the estate file number, that is the fastest way to find the file. If you do not have it, give the clerk the date of death, any alternate names or spellings, and the name of the personal representative if you…