FAQs for North Carolina Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in North Carolina unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in North Carolina, which can be a long process.

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2. How long does Probate Take in North Carolina?

The probate process in North Carolina can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in North Carolina?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in North Carolina?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of North Carolina’s counties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Alamance County, NC
• Alexander County, NC
• Alleghany County, NC
• Anson County, NC
• Ashe County, NC
• Avery County, NC
• Beaufort County, NC
• Bertie County, NC
• Bladen County, NC
• Brunswich County, NC
• Buncombe County, NC
• Burke County, NC
• Cabarrus County, NC
• Caldwell County, NC
• Camden County, NC
• Carteret County, NC
• Caswell County, NC
• Catawba County, NC
• Chatham County, NC
• Cherokee County, NC
• Chowan County, NC
• Clay County, NC
• Cleveland County, NC
• Columbus County, NC
• Craven County, NC
• Cumberland County, NC
• Currituck County, NC
• Dare County, NC
• Davidson County, NC
• Davie County, NC
• Duplin County, NC
• Durham County, NC
• Edgecombe County, NC
• Forsyth County, NC
• Franklin County, NC
• Gaston County, NC
• Gates County, NC
• Graham County, NC
• Granville County, NC
• Greene County, NC
• Guilfird County, NC
• Halifaz County, NC
• Harnett County, NC
• Haywood County, NC
• Henderson County, NC
• Hertford County, NC
• Hoke County, NC
• Hyde County, NC
• Iredell County, NC
• Jackson County, NC
• Johnson County, NC
• Jones County, NC
• Lee County, NC
• Lenoir County, NC
• Lincoln County, NC
• Macon County, NC
• Madison County, NC
• Martin County, NC
• McDowell County, NC
• Mecklenburg County, NC
• Mitchell County, NC
• Montgomery County, NC
• Moore County, NC
• Nash County, NC
• New Hanover County, NC
• Northampton County, NC
• Onslow County, NC
• Orange County, NC
• Pamilico County, NC
• Pasquotank County, NC
• Pender County, NC
• Perquimans County, NC
• Person County, NC
• Pitt County, NC
• Polk County, NC
• Randolph County, NC
• Richmond County, NC
• Rithersford County, NC
• Robeson County, NC
• Rockingham County, NC
• Rowan County, NC
• Rutherford County, NC
• Sampson County, NC
• Scotland County, NC
• Stanly County, NC
• Stokes County, NC
• Surry County, NC
• Swain County, NC
• Transylvania County, NC
• Tyrrell County, NC
• Union County, NC
• Vance County, NC
• Wake County, NC
• Warren County, NC
• Washington County, NC
• Watauga County, NC
• Wayne County, NC
• Wikes County, NC
• Wilson County, NC
• Yadkin County, NC
• Yancey County, NC

5. Does North Carolina have an estate tax?

No, North Carolina does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does North Carolina have an inheritance tax?

No, North Carolina does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania