N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-03
30.1-23-03. (3-1203) Small estates - Summary administrative procedure
30.1-23-03. (3-1203) Small estates - Summary administrative procedure
If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire estate, less liens
and encumbrances, does not exceed the homestead as defined in section 47-18-01, plus
exempt property pursuant to section 30.1-07-01, family allowance, costs and expenses of
administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and
hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative, without giving
notice to creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled
thereto and file a closing statement as provided in section 30.1-23-04.