What steps come first in probate? | NC

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Q: Can I get basic guidance on what steps come first in probate? A: Yes — the usual first steps are to figure out where the estate should be opened, find the original will if there is one, and identify who will ask the court for authority to act. Then that person opens the estate with the clerk and receives the documents that authorize them to act for the estate. After that, the early tasks are…