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How Do I Start Handling a Parent’s Estate? | NC
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Q: How do I get started with handling a parent’s estate after they pass away? A: Start by locating the original will, getting several certified death certificates, and making a basic list of assets, debts, accounts, real estate, vehicles, and important records. In North Carolina, the legal process usually starts with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where your parent lived at death. If…