Letters Testamentary — G.S. 28A-6-1

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01EXECUTOR INFORMATION

Executor Full Legal Name *

Relationship to Decedent *

Executor Address *

Phone

Attorney Representing Executor (if any)

02DECEDENT INFORMATION

Decedent Full Legal Name *

County of Domicile at Death *

Date of Birth

Date of Death *

Address at Death *

03WILL INFORMATION

Date of Will *

Date of Codicil(s) (if any)

Where Will is Filed / Probated *

04ESTATE INFORMATION

Estimated Gross Estate Value *

Estate File Number (if assigned)

Does the estate include real property in NC?

05CO-EXECUTORS

Are there co-executors named in the will?

06BOND REQUIREMENT

Does the will waive the requirement of bond? *

If bond is not waived, the executor must post a surety bond with the Clerk. See G.S. 28A-8-1.

07CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTOR

I, [Executor Name], being duly sworn, certify that the above-named decedent died on the date stated; that the instrument submitted herewith is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the last Will and Testament of the decedent; and that I accept the duties of Executor of this estate pursuant to G.S. 28A-6-1.

I acknowledge the certification above and affirm that all information provided 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. *

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

File the original will + certified death certificate + this application with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death
Filing fee: approximately $120 in Wake County (G.S. 7A-307) plus $6/page for will
The Clerk issues Letters Testamentary — this form is the application/request, not the letters themselves
Letters are typically issued same day in most NC counties
Bring valid photo ID for the executor

STATUTORY REFERENCE

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

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

G.S. 28A-8-1Executor's bond

G.S. 28A-13-3Powers of executor

G.S. 7A-307Probate filing fee

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Letters Testamentary — Application (Testate Estate)

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STATUTORY REFERENCE

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