How can I prove I have authority to get a decedent’s records? | NC

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Q: How can I prove I have authority to obtain a decedent’s financial records for probate? A: The most widely accepted proof is showing the financial institution that you are the court-appointed personal representative of the estate. In practice, that usually means providing a certified copy of your Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, issued by the probate court clerk—along with a…