A Q&A guide to the laws of probate in North Carolina. This Q&A addresses state laws and customs that impact the process of an estate proceeding, including the key statutes and rules related to estate proceedings, the different types of estate proceedings available in North Carolina, and the processes for opening an estate, appointing an estate fiduciary, administering the estate, handling creditor claims, and closing the estate. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Probate: State Q&A Tool).