Can a law firm act as the resident process agent? | NC

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Q: Can a law firm act as the resident process agent for an estate administration? A: Yes — often it can. If the person handling the estate lives out of state, the court may require a local process agent so legal papers can be delivered in state. A law firm can usually serve in that role if it has a real local address, can reliably receive and forward papers, and the clerk accepts the…