How long does it take to reopen an estate? | NC

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Q: How long does it usually take to reopen an estate and finish the additional steps? A: Usually, it takes a few weeks to get the estate reopened, and then several more weeks or sometimes months to finish the extra work. The timing depends on what was discovered, whether someone needs new authority to act, whether an asset has to be collected or sold, and how quickly the court clerk reviews the…