What to do if my uncle recently passed away but a Will was not filed at the Clerks office?
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What to do if my uncle recently passed away but a Will was not filed at the Clerks office?
We found a Will in his home but we are unsure if we have to abide by that Will since it was not filed. We also know he was in the process of writing a new Will. How do we go about fulfilling his wishes and settling the estate and finding out whether his new Will was finished?
Asked on April 28, 2014 under Estate Planning, North Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Since you have a Will of your late uncle in hand and there is no other Will submitted to probate, you need to submit the one you have to the probate process and wait and see if another Will pops up. I suggest that you consult with a Wills and trust attorney in your locality. One can be found on attorneypages.com.
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