Do we have to open the estate before selling inherited property? | NC

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Q: Do we have to open the estate and deal with creditor notices before we can transfer or sell the property? A: Often, yes—especially if you plan to transfer or sell inherited real estate within the first two years after the death. Even though real estate may pass to the heirs at death, it can still be subject to estate administration. That means a later-appointed personal representative may…