North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 28A. Administration of Decedents' Estates § 28A-10-5. When resignation becomes effective

(1) A successor has been duly qualified, unless G.S. 28A-10-8 is applicable; and

(2) The clerk of superior court is satisfied that the accounts of the personal representative are true and correct; and

(3) The personal representative has accounted to the personal representative's successor in full for all assets of the estate, or if pursuant to G.S. 28A-10-8 no successor is appointed, to the remaining personal representative or representatives, and the personal representative's final account has been filed with and approved by the clerk of superior court.