Do I Need to Respond to a Letter About an Estate? | NC

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Q: Do I need to respond to a letter about a deceased family member's estate if I was not involved with the property? A: Usually, no — not if it is just an informal letter and you were not the personal representative, did not manage the property, and do not believe you have any ownership interest. But the document matters. If it is official court paperwork — like a summons, complaint, subpoena,…