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What documents prove I’m the rightful heir if records don’t match? | NC
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Q: What documents do I need to prove I’m the rightful heir when a bank or the state says my information doesn’t match what they have on file? A: Usually you need three categories of documents—proof the owner died, proof you are who you say you are, and proof you have legal authority to receive the money. For proof of death, a certified death certificate is the standard starting point. For proof…