Does an Old Civil Judgment Belong to the Decedent? | NC

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Q: How can I confirm whether an old civil judgment belongs to the person whose estate I am probating? A: To confirm, request the complete civil case file from the Civil Division of the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the judgment originated. Use the case file number, and review the complaint, summons, proof of service, exhibits, judgment, and docket history. Compare the person’s full…