How Do I Prove Authority Over a Deceased Person's Bank Account? | NC

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Q: How do I prove I have authority to handle a deceased person's bank account? A: In North Carolina, the bank usually wants proof from the probate court, not just a will, a family relationship, or a power of attorney. The main proof is a certified copy of Letters Testamentary, if there is a will and the executor has qualified, or Letters of Administration, if there is no will or an administrator…