How do I respond to a petition over estate funds? | NC

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Q: How can I respond when someone files a petition challenging my handling of estate or fiduciary funds? A: In North Carolina, treat the petition as a legal matter, not just a family dispute. Your first step is to check service. If the papers were sent to the wrong address, or you were not properly served, raise that objection immediately in your first Rule twelve motion or written response. If…