How do I find out who is in charge of an estate? | NC

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Q: How do I find out who is in charge of handling the estate under the will? A: Start with the will itself and see who is named as executor. But that person is not officially in charge just because their name is in the will. The person has legal authority only after the court accepts the will for probate and issues Letters Testamentary. The most reliable way to find out who is actually in charge…