Can an estate be closed if an heir or beneficiary does not respond? | NC

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Q: Can an estate be closed if an heir or beneficiary does not respond? A: Yes. In North Carolina, an unresponsive heir or beneficiary does not automatically stop an estate from closing. The personal representative still has to file a complete final account, show what money came in, what was paid out, and what was distributed, and provide proof for the Clerk of Superior Court to review. If the…