42 chapters · 393 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-12-01 (3-101) Devolution of estate at death - Restrictions
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The power of a person to leave property by will, and the rights of creditors, devisees, and heirs to the person's property, are subject to the restrictions and limitations contained in this title to facilitate the prompt settlement of estates. Upon the death of a person, the dece…
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-12-02 (3-102) Necessity of order of probate for will
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Except as provided in section 30.1-23-01, to be effective to prove the transfer of any property or to nominate an executor, a will must be declared to be valid by an order of informal probate or an adjudication of probate by the court.
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-12-03 (3-103) Necessity of appointment for administration
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Except as otherwise provided in chapters 30.1-24 and 30.1-25, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court, qualify, and be issued letters. Administration of an estate i…
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-12-04 (3-104) Claims against decedent - Necessity of administration
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No proceeding to enforce a claim against the estate of a decedent or the decedent's successors may be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative. After the appointment and until distribution, all proceedings and actions to enforce a claim against the…