Can my sibling and I get foreclosure surplus funds directly? | NC

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Q: Can my sibling and I receive foreclosure surplus funds directly if probate has already been opened? A: Usually no... if probate is already open and a personal representative is serving, the surplus funds are usually treated as an estate asset first. That means the estate representative normally has to claim or receive the money before any distribution is made to heirs. If there is any doubt…