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How Do I Get Stock Records After Someone Dies? | NC
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Q: How do I get stock or share records for someone who has passed away? A: In North Carolina, the company, transfer agent, or broker usually will not release stock records until someone proves they have legal authority to act for the estate. That person is usually the executor or administrator, called the personal representative. The first step is to qualify with the Clerk of Superior Court and…