How do I start probate for a deceased relative’s real property? | NC

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Q: How do I start probate for a deceased relative’s real property when no estate has been opened yet? A: You usually start by filing an application with the probate court clerk in the proper county to open an estate and have a personal representative appointed. The first decision is whether there is a will. If there is a will, you typically offer the will for probate and ask the clerk to appoint…