If an estate is reopened, do heirs get paid before expenses? | NC

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Q: When an estate is reopened to collect unclaimed property, do we still have to make distributions to heirs if there are reimbursable estate expenses? A: Yes—reopening the estate usually does not change the normal order of probate administration. The recovered unclaimed property is treated like other estate funds for accounting purposes—so valid administration expenses and other lawful claims…