What happens if an estate claim is complicated or disputed? | NC

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Q: What happens if an estate claim is complicated or disputed? A: In North Carolina, a complicated or disputed estate claim usually moves beyond routine probate administration. The personal representative reviews the claim first. They may ask for proof, pay it, dispute it, reject it, compromise it, or agree to refer it for decision. If the claim is against the estate, it should be in writing.…