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Can a probate court order an executor to act? | NC
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Q: Can a probate court order an executor to act on an estate? A: Yes — if an executor is not doing required estate work, the court official handling the estate can order that person to act. This often happens when the executor fails to file an inventory, an accounting, or other required estate papers. The best way to ask for help is usually not just an informal letter. It is better to file a…