How Is a Wrongful Death Recovery Handled for Parents? | NC

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Q: How is a wrongful death recovery handled when the deceased person's parents are the heirs? A: A wrongful death claim is filed by the personal representative of the estate, but the money is not treated like a normal probate asset. After approved expenses, legal costs, and other payments allowed by law are paid, the remaining recovery goes to the people who would inherit under intestacy rules.…