What Happens If My Sibling Accesses Property Before Probate? | NC

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Q: What happens if my sibling tries to access or divide my parent's bank account or property before probate is opened? A: Usually, they do not have legal authority to do that just because your parent died. If the bank account or property was owned only by your parent, it generally must stay in the estate until the court appoints an administrator and issues Letters of Administration. Before that…