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Should I handle probate myself or hire an attorney? | NC
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Q: How do I decide whether to manage probate myself or have an attorney handle the estate? A: The answer usually depends on how complicated the estate is. If the estate is simple, the assets are easy to identify, the heirs agree, there are no disputes, and the people serving as executor can work well together, you may be able to handle much of the process yourself with some limited legal…