Can I open and finish an estate case without going to court? | NC

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Q: Can I open and complete an estate case if I live out of state and can’t appear at the courthouse in person? A: Often, yes...in many situations you can open and administer an estate without repeated courthouse trips, as long as the paperwork is properly prepared, signed, filed, and accepted. The biggest hurdle is usually the initial qualification step—some probate offices require the personal…