Do I Need Ancillary Probate for Land in Another State? | NC

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Q: Do I need ancillary probate if my parent died without a will and owned land in another state? A: Usually, yes. If your parent lived outside North Carolina but individually owned land in North Carolina, the administrator appointed in the home state generally must open an ancillary estate in the North Carolina county where the land is located. The out-of-state appointment does not automatically…