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Who Can Access a Parent’s Property If There Is No Will? | NC
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Q: Who has the right to access storage units or personal property after a parent dies without a will? A: In North Carolina, the court-appointed administrator generally has the authority and duty to secure, inventory, and control property belonging to the estate. Simply applying to become administrator is not enough. The Clerk of Superior Court must make the appointment and issue letters of…