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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02
DECEDENT INFORMATION
This form is for estates WITHOUT a will (intestate). If the decedent left a will, use AOC-E-201 instead.
03
PETITIONER INFORMATION
04
HEIRS OF ESTATE
05
ESTIMATED ESTATE VALUE
TOTAL ESTATE VALUE
$0.00
06
ESTATE DETAILS
07
QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
The petitioner affirms under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief, and that the petitioner is legally entitled to qualify as administrator of this estate under G.S. 28A-4-1 and G.S. 28A-5-1.
FILING COUNTY
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CONNECT CLAWDE →FILING INFORMATION
- File at Clerk of Superior Court in county where decedent resided
- Filing fee: $120 (check with clerk — fees subject to change)
- Administrator (no will) vs. Executor (with will) — different forms
- You must qualify and take an oath before the Clerk before serving
- Bond is usually required unless waived in writing by all heirs
- Letters of Administration issued after qualification
PRIORITY ORDER (G.S. 28A-4-1)
- 1st: Surviving spouse of the decedent
- 2nd: Those who inherit under intestate succession
- 3rd: Distributees named in a will (if one appears later)
- 4th: Creditors of the decedent
- 5th: Any other person of good character
APPLICABLE STATUTES
G.S. 28A-4-1
Persons qualified to serve as administrator
G.S. 28A-5-1
Appointment and qualification
G.S. 28A-2-1
Jurisdiction of Clerk
AOC-E-202
Application for Letters of Administration