What authority does an estate administrator have after probate? | NC

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Q: What authority does an estate administrator still have after the probate case is wrapped up? A: Usually very little or none. Once the final account is approved, the personal representative is discharged, and the estate is closed, the administrator's authority to collect assets, pay claims, and act for the estate generally ends. If a new asset, claim, or other issue shows up later, the estate…