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What if I wasn’t properly served in an estate dispute? | NC
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Q: What happens if I was not properly served with a petition in an estate dispute? A: In North Carolina, improper service can be a serious issue. If you were not legally served with the petition and estate proceeding summons, you may be able to challenge the case, ask the Clerk of Superior Court to pause or set aside action taken without proper notice, or preserve the issue for an appeal. But…