Do I need probate without qualification if I’m the only heir? | NC

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Q: Do I need to file probate without qualification if I’m the only heir under the will and under intestacy? A: Usually, yes... if you want the will formally admitted to the court record without opening a full estate. If you would receive everything either way, a full administration may not be necessary. But simply recording the will is not the same as probate. Recording makes it public, but it…