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How do I find the EIN for a parent’s estate years later? | NC
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Q: How do I find the EIN for a parent’s estate if the probate case was closed years ago? A: Start by looking for the estate’s old paperwork, because the estate Employer Identification Number is usually printed on documents that had to use it during administration—like estate bank statements, checks, or the paperwork used to open the estate checking account. Next, look for any fiduciary income…