What Is an Ancillary Estate and When Is It Required? | NC

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Q: What is an ancillary estate, and when is it required? A: An ancillary estate is a second probate case opened in a state where the person owned property, even though their main estate case is already open somewhere else. It is usually required when local authority is needed to transfer or manage property in that state — especially real estate. If the only asset there is certain personal…