Can One Heir Be Reimbursed Before Siblings Divide the Estate? | NC

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Q: Can one heir be reimbursed before the remaining estate money is divided among siblings? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, an heir may be reimbursed if the heir used personal funds to pay a valid estate debt or administration expense. The heir should provide receipts, invoices, bank records, or other proof showing what was paid and why it benefited the estate. Reimbursement is payment of an…