How Is an Estate Handled Without a Will in More Than One State? | NC

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Q: How is an estate handled when a person dies without a will and owns property in more than one state? A: Usually, the main estate is opened where the person lived, and the court appoints an administrator to gather assets, pay valid debts, and distribute what is left under intestacy law. Personal property, like bank accounts, is often handled through that main estate. But real estate is…