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Can I force a list of my deceased parent’s belongings? | NC
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Q: What can I do if a surviving spouse or step-relative will not give me an itemized list of a deceased parent's belongings? A: In most cases, you cannot force a surviving spouse or step-relative to give you a private itemized list just because they had access to the home. The legal duty usually belongs to the court-appointed personal representative, such as an executor or administrator, after…