Can I change the locks and enter a deceased relative’s house? | NC

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Q: Can I change the locks and enter a deceased relative’s house if I have been appointed administrator of the estate? A: Usually, yes — if you have already been officially appointed and have Letters of Administration, you generally can enter the home to identify, protect, and inventory estate property. That can include securing the house, gathering records, and documenting what is there. But it…