Can an out-of-state will be admitted to probate? | NC

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Q: Can an out-of-state will be admitted to probate in another state? A: Yes — often it can. A will signed in one state may be accepted in another if it was properly executed under the law of the place where the person signed it or where the person was domiciled. But just because a will exists does not always mean probate is needed. Some assets, like accounts with valid beneficiary designations,…