How can I resign as executor and appoint a family member? | NC

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Q: How can I resign as executor and have another family member appointed instead? A: You usually cannot step down informally — you need court approval. If you have already been appointed, you generally file a verified request asking the probate clerk to accept your resignation and appoint a qualified successor. The clerk will look at the will first to see if a backup executor was named. If not,…