What happens to estate assets left to a minor? | NC

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Q: What happens if an estate includes assets that belong to minor beneficiaries? A: In North Carolina probate, the personal representative usually cannot pay a minor child’s share directly to the child. The representative must use a lawful method that protects the child’s property. That may mean transferring the assets to a custodian under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, distributing them…