What Happens If Probate Starts Without Notifying an Heir? | NC

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Q: What happens if family members move forward with probate without notifying an heir? A: It usually does not automatically cancel the probate case — but it can give the left out heir grounds to challenge what happened. If that person has a real legal interest in the estate, they may be able to contest the will by filing a caveat, or object to how the estate is being handled by asking the clerk…