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What if a bank will not accept my probate documents? | NC
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Q: What can I do if a bank's legal department will not recognize my probate documents? A: Usually, the next step is to take certified probate papers to the bank in person and ask the branch to review them with your identification, the death certificate, and any records that connect you, the deceased person, and the account. The bank is often trying to confirm two things — that you have current…