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As the executor, can I use estate funds to pay funeral costs? | NC

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Q: As the executor, can I use money from the estate bank account to pay estate expenses like funeral costs? A: Yes—if you have been officially appointed and qualified, you can generally use estate funds to pay legitimate estate expenses, including reasonable funeral and burial costs. The safest approach is to qualify first and get your Letters, because banks often require them and paying before…

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