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What happens to estate assets left to minor beneficiaries? | NC
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Q: What happens if an estate includes assets that belong to minor beneficiaries? A: In North Carolina probate, the personal representative usually cannot pay a minor beneficiary’s share directly to the child. The representative must use a lawful method that protects the money or property until the child can receive it. Common options include transferring the share to a custodian under the…