Can an estate be reopened after final account is filed? | NC

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Q: Can an estate be reopened after a final account is filed with no remaining balance? A: Yes — usually it can. A final account with a zero balance generally closes the estate based on what was known at that time, but it does not always stop later action if a new asset, a new claim, or other important estate information turns up. The usual step is to go back to the probate court clerk and ask…