Do I Have to Sign and Return Estate Papers Right Away? | NC

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Q: Is there a deadline or consequence if I don’t sign and return the document right away? A: Maybe. In probate, there is not one deadline that applies to every estate document. The consequence depends on what the document is. If it is a waiver, renunciation, receipt, consent, or disclaimer, waiting may delay the estate, require formal notice, or cause the matter to go to a hearing instead of…