Can another relative open probate first and control the estate? | NC

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Q: What can I do if another relative tries to open probate first and take control of the estate? A: Filing probate first does not automatically give that relative control. In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court decides who may serve as the personal representative. The clerk looks at the will, family priority, whether higher priority people gave up the right to serve, and whether the…