Who has the legal right to handle a deceased person’s assets? | NC

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Q: How do I find out who has the legal right to handle a deceased person’s assets when family members disagree? A: The person with legal authority is the court-appointed personal representative—called an executor if there is a will, or an administrator if there is no will. The fastest way to confirm who that is—especially when relatives are arguing—is to check the estate file where the probate…