Can the probate court stop or reverse a distribution? | NC

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Q: Can the probate court stop or reverse a distribution if fraud is suspected? A: Yes — if fraud is suspected, the probate court can often step in. If the money or property has not been distributed yet, the court may be able to pause the distribution, require a full accounting, and review whether the personal representative is acting properly. If the distribution already happened, undoing it can…