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What if I filed for a widow’s allowance but never got paid? | NC
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Q: What can I do if I filed for a widow’s allowance on time but the court or estate representatives still won’t release the funds? A: If you filed on time, the next step is usually to check the estate file and confirm whether the clerk actually entered an order awarding the allowance. Filing the application alone is not always enough — there should be an order. If an order was entered and the…