Generally, probate is the legal
process involving identifying and collecting a decedent's assets,
liquidating assets to pay liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and
distributing property to the heirs and beneficiaries of the estate.
Probate is governed by the laws of the state where the deceased
resided. The process begins by opening an estate with the Clerk
of Court in the county where the decedent lived.
If the decedent has a Will,
the Will must be presented to the Clerk of Court. In North Carolina,
your Will must be probated in order to pass your property to the
intended beneficiaries.
For assistance
with probate and the administration of an estate, contact
our firm for an appointment or Email
David
