What documents prove I am a legal heir to a parent’s estate? | NC

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Q: What documents do I need to provide to prove I’m a legal heir to a parent’s estate? A: Usually, you need proof that your parent died and proof of how you are related to your parent. The most common starting documents are a certified death certificate and your birth certificate. If your name has changed, you may also need marriage records, divorce records, or a court ordered name change to…