7A-241. Original jurisdiction in probate and administration of decedents' estates.
Exclusive original jurisdiction for the probate of wills and the administration of decedents' estates is vested in the superior court division, and is exercised by the superior courts and by the clerks of superior court as ex officio judges of probate according to the practice and procedure provided by law. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.
§ 7A-240 - Original civil jurisdiction generally.
§ 7A-241 - Original jurisdiction in probate and administration of decedents' estates.
§ 7A-242 - Concurrently held original jurisdiction allocated between trial divisions.
§ 7A-243 - Proper division for trial of civil actions generally determined by amount in controversy.
§ 7A-244 - Domestic relations.
§ 7A-246 - Special proceedings; exceptions; guardianship and trust administration.
§ 7A-248 - Condemnation actions and proceedings.
§ 7A-249 - Corporate receiverships.
§ 7A-250 - Review of decisions of administrative agencies.