Can an executor receive money tied to estate property? | NC

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Q: Can an executor receive money connected to estate property if they are not directly part of the real estate matter? A: Yes, but only in the right legal capacity. In North Carolina, an executor may receive money tied to estate property if the money belongs to the estate and the executor is receiving it as a fiduciary. That means the money must be kept separate, used for estate purposes, and…