Is Probate Needed If the Children Inherited the House? | NC

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Q: Do I need to open probate if the only major asset is a house that the children inherited? A: Not always. In North Carolina, if there is no will, real estate generally passes directly to the legal heirs at death. Full estate administration may be unnecessary when the house is not needed to pay valid claims and the heirs do not plan to sell, lease, or mortgage it within two years. However, if a…