What happens if probate misses an heir at first? | NC

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Q: What happens if we file the probate paperwork and later discover another heir who should have been included? A: Usually, that does not cancel the whole probate case. The estate can often be corrected by updating the heir information, notifying the court, and adjusting the shares before the estate is closed. If the newly discovered person is truly an heir, that person may be entitled to part…