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Probate Q&A Series

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

If an heir never cashes an estate distribution check, can that money end up as unclaimed property later? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

What information do I need to request a certified copy of a death certificate from the register of deeds or vital records office? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

What happens if one sibling moves into a deceased parent’s house and pushes another sibling out during probate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How can I respond to a lawyer's letter about my deceased parent's house? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can an email from the bank be used as written confirmation of account ownership status for estate administration? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can a child's guardian or another relative be put in charge of a deceased parent's estate property? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

What happens to property after a parent dies when the title is shared with a spouse, a child, or a grandchild? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

If a relative already claimed refunds or other unclaimed property, how can I find out who claimed it and whether it has to be returned to the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

What happens if my sibling is trying to get sole ownership of our parent's property after death? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How do I get a mortgage servicer to release loan documents when the borrower has died? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How do I know whether a sibling had the right to take control of a parent’s house after the parent passed away? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can I still claim an interest in my parent’s house if I was living there when my parent died but did not have access to the probate paperwork? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How do I reach the mortgage servicer’s estates or deceased-borrower department to request the needed documents? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Will I receive notice before estate proceeds are distributed if there is no will being probated? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can the estate be forced to sell the house just to pay a relatively small creditor claim? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can my sibling force the sale of our parent's house after the estate is finished? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

What can I do if I think someone is asking for estate property that was not specifically listed in court? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How do I get credit or reimbursement for the bills, repairs, and upkeep I paid on inherited property by myself? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can one sibling take full ownership of a deceased parent's house without the other sibling's agreement? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can VA benefits or beneficiary designations affect what goes through the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How should an RV or trailer be handled in probate if the lender has started a repossession case and buyers won’t touch it? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Can I pay the estate’s debt myself to keep the house from being sold, and how would that affect my inheritance? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

Who inherits when a married person dies without a will and has a spouse and one adult child? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 19, 2026

How do I publish a notice to creditors after I’m appointed as the estate administrator? - NC