What If an Estate Value Goes Up After Probate Opens? | NC

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Q: What happens if the value of an estate goes up after probate has already been opened? A: In North Carolina, the estate administration usually does not start over. But the Clerk of Superior Court may require the personal representative to increase the estate bond, sign a new bond, or provide additional security. This often comes up when real estate is sold. Real estate may not have been…