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What if an executor cannot get records needed to close an estate? | NC
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Q: What can an executor do if they cannot obtain records needed to close an estate? A: The executor should make a focused written request, provide current proof of authority, and keep copies of all requests, forms, delivery confirmations, responses, and follow-up communications. If essential records remain unavailable, the executor should ask the Clerk of Superior Court for an extension before…