Can relatives keep funds from an estate check that was mine? | NC

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Q: Can relatives be held responsible for keeping funds from an estate check that belonged to me? A: Yes. In North Carolina, relatives can be held responsible if the check belonged to you, was meant for your benefit, or was estate property that should have been handled through probate — and they cashed, deposited, split, or kept the money without authority. The right claim depends on who legally…