Application for Probate and Letters Testamentary — G.S. 28A-2A-1

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01APPLICANT (EXECUTOR NAMED IN WILL)

Applicant Full Name *

Relationship to Decedent *

Address *

Phone *

02DECEDENT INFORMATION

Decedent Full Legal Name *

County of Domicile at Death *

SSN (last 4 digits only)

Date of Birth

Date of Death *

Place of Death (city, state) *

Last Known Address

03SURVIVING RELATIVES

Check all who survive the decedent:

Spouse

Children (including adopted; exclude stepchildren unless adopted)

Parents (one or both)

Siblings

Other heirs (grandchildren, nieces/nephews, etc.)

04WILL DETAILS

Date of Will *

Number of Witnesses to Will *

Codicils (describe any amendments to will, or leave blank)

Does the will name this applicant as Executor? *

05ESTATE VALUE ESTIMATE

Real Property Value

Personal Property Value

Estimated Total Estate Value

Estimates only — a formal inventory (G.S. 28A-20-1) will be required within 3 months of qualification.

06ATTORNEY OF RECORD (IF ANY)

Attorney Name, Bar Number, Firm, and Address

Attorney Phone

Attorney Email

07OATH OF EXECUTOR

I, [Executor Name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of Executor of the estate of [Decedent Name], deceased; that I will render a true and just account of my administration when required; that all statements made in this Application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; and that the instrument offered for probate is, to the best of my knowledge, the last Will and Testament of the above-named decedent. So help me God.

I acknowledge the oath above and affirm that all information provided in this Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand this Application will be filed under oath with the Clerk of Superior Court. *

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

(1) Original will — do not file a photocopy
(2) Death certificate — certified copy from Vital Records
(3) Filing fee — approx. $120 base + $6/page for the will (G.S. 7A-307)
(4) This application — completed and signed
File at Clerk of Superior Court in the county of domicile
Bring valid photo ID
Letters typically issued same day

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 28A-2A-1Application for probate

G.S. 28A-2A-2Hearing; proof of will

G.S. 28A-6-1Letters testamentary

G.S. 28A-25-1Small estate affidavit (<$20K)

G.S. 7A-307Probate filing fee schedule

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