Why Would an Estate Need to Remain Open After Probate Starts? | NC

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Q: Why would an estate need to remain open after probate has started? A: An estate stays open until the personal representative finishes all required work and the Clerk of Superior Court approves the final account. More time may be needed to collect or sell property, resolve creditor claims, pay expenses, complete distributions, or correct an accounting. The estate may also remain open if a…