What happens if the mortgage isn’t paid during probate with siblings? | NC

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Q: What happens if the mortgage isn’t paid while the estate is pending and there are multiple siblings involved? A: The mortgage does not pause just because someone died or because probate is still open—so if payments are missed, late fees can add up, the loan can go into default, and the lender can start foreclosure even while the estate is pending. When several siblings inherit the home,…