How do I handle a civil judgment involving an estate? | NC

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Q: How do I handle a civil judgment that may involve someone whose estate is being probated? A: First, obtain the complete civil case file and confirm the deceased person’s identity and role. Do not assume a matching name proves anything. Determine whether the person was the judgment debtor, the judgment creditor, or unrelated to the case. If the judgment was against the deceased person, it may…