Is probate needed after a parent inherits from a spouse? | NC

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Q: Do I need to open probate for a parent who died after inheriting from a spouse? A: Often, yes. If your parent died before the spouse’s estate was fully distributed, your parent’s right to receive that inheritance can become an asset of your parent’s own estate. Probate may also be needed if your parent owned a home, land, a vehicle, a trailer, bank funds, or other titled property that cannot…