North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 28A. Administration of Decedents' Estates § 28A-10-8. When appointment of successor to personal representative who has resigned is not required

(1) The clerk of superior court determines, in the clerk's discretion, that it is in the best interest of the estate to appoint a successor or successors to the personal representative or representatives who have resigned, or

(2) In the case of executors, the will so provides.