Do I Need Ancillary Probate Before Selling Inherited Property? | NC

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Q: What happens if a title company says I need ancillary probate before closing on inherited property? A: Usually, the closing will pause until an ancillary estate is opened in North Carolina. The person handling the main estate must apply through the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located and obtain local authority. If the owner died without a will, North Carolina…