Is a bank letter enough for probate without a closing statement? | NC

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Q: Is a bank letter confirming an account is closed enough for probate if there is no closing statement? A: Often, yes — but it depends on what the letter proves. In North Carolina probate, the clerk is usually looking for reliable proof, not a document with a specific title. A closure letter may work if it identifies the decedent, identifies the account type, gives at least a partial account…