Can an estate move forward if heirs do not participate? | NC

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Q: Can an estate move forward if potential heirs file an appearance but do not participate? A: Yes. An estate can usually keep moving if potential heirs appear through a lawyer but do not file an actual objection, answer the petition, or attend the hearing. Their appearance shows they received notice, but it does not give them a veto over the estate. The administrator still has to do the basics…