Should I sign probate paperwork before I understand my rights? | NC

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Q: Should I sign probate paperwork from the other owner before I understand my rights? A: No — not until you know exactly what the document does. Probate paperwork can appoint someone to handle the estate, waive notice, approve a transfer, or even give up your inheritance rights. If a parent died owning part of a house, the answer also depends on how the property was titled and whether that…