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Can I handle probate if I don’t know all estate property? | NC
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Q: Can I handle probate if I am not sure what property is in the estate? A: Yes. In North Carolina, you can usually start probate even if you do not know every asset yet. In fact, being appointed by the Clerk of Superior Court often gives you the authority you need to find and collect estate property. After appointment, the clerk issues court papers, often called letters testamentary or letters…