What Documents Prove Authority to Handle a Deceased Person's Claim? | NC

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Q: What documents are needed to show authority to handle a deceased person's legal claim through probate? A: Under North Carolina law, the main proof is certified Letters Testamentary or certified Letters of Administration issued by the Clerk of Superior Court. A person does not get authority just because they are a spouse, child, heir, or named executor. They must qualify through probate, and…