Can I Still Assert My Inheritance Rights If No Probate Was Opened? | NC

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Q: Can I still assert my inheritance rights if no probate case was opened after my grandparent's death? A: Yes — possibly. Not opening probate right away does not automatically erase your inheritance rights. But if there is a will, it usually must be filed with the probate court before it can legally transfer property. The first step is usually to go to the clerk of superior court in the county…