Can I administer my spouse’s estate if I’m not on the deed? | NC

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Q: Can I become administrator of my spouse’s estate if I was not on the deed to the house? A: Yes. In North Carolina, your name does not have to be on the house deed for you to serve as administrator. If your spouse died without a will, a legally recognized surviving spouse generally has first priority to apply. The Clerk of Superior Court must still find you eligible and qualified, and may…