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What Happens If a Family Member Takes Estate Money Early? | NC
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Q: What happens if a family member takes estate money before it’s supposed to be distributed? A: Usually, estate money has to stay under the control of the personal representative until the estate is fully administered and ready to close. A family member does not get to take an early share just because they expect to inherit. If someone takes estate money early and uses it for personal purposes,…