Can Probate Happen Without a Wrongful Death Claim? | NC

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Q: Can an estate still go through probate if there is no wrongful death claim? A: Yes. An estate can still go through probate even when there is no wrongful death claim. In North Carolina, probate and wrongful death are separate matters. Probate is the court process for appointing a personal representative, collecting assets, handling creditor claims, filing required reports, and distributing…