Can Specific Gifts Be Sold to Pay an Estate’s Debts? | NC

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Q: How can an estate pay its debts and administration expenses when the will leaves nearly every asset to specific beneficiaries? A: In North Carolina, estate assets generally remain available to pay valid debts and administration expenses, even when the will makes specific gifts. The executor should first identify probate property, complete the creditor notice process, verify claims, and…