NC S778

Requires original will or codicil to be produced at hearing in living probate proceedings rather than attached to initial petition, with copy of will filed with petition instead.

Permits use of "minor," "18+," or "Adult" designations in applications for letters of administration or testamentary letters instead of listing actual ages of heirs and devisees.

Modifies out-of-state will validity requirements to clarify that testator must have been physically present in the jurisdiction where will was executed, and expands recognition to include wills complying with law of testator's domicile at execution or death.

Establishes that real property held as tenancy by the entireties and transferred to a trust retains immunity from separate creditors' claims, and allows persons in transactions to request trustee confirmation of this status.

Makes technical corrections to North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act including clarifications on agent duties, power of attorney revocation procedures, compensation determinations, and references to capacity standards.