How Can I Get Info About a Grandparent's Estate? | NC

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Q: How can I get information about a grandparent's estate if a law firm is handling it? A: The first step is usually not the law firm. In North Carolina, start with the Clerk of Superior Court, Estates Division, in the county where your grandparent lived. Ask whether an estate file has been opened, and ask for the file number. That file should show who has legal authority to act for the estate,…