Can an Adult Child Administer a Parent's Estate? | NC

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Q: Can an adult child serve as administrator of a deceased parent's estate if there is a surviving spouse? A: Yes. In North Carolina, the surviving spouse usually has first priority to serve as administrator when someone dies without a will. But that does not always block an adult child. An adult child may be appointed if the surviving spouse signs a renunciation, is disqualified, does not act,…