Can co-owners share the cost of a quiet title lawsuit, and how is fee allocation handled? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. Co-owners may agree to split costs of a North Carolina quiet title case by contract (often in proportion to ownership). By default, each party pays their own attorney’s fees because North Carolina follows…
How do I transfer or clear title to foreign property after U.S. probate is closed? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you typically reopen the estate and have the Clerk of Superior Court appoint or reappoint a personal representative to act for the limited purpose of handling the newly discovered asset. If the…
How can I reopen a closed probate estate to appoint my sibling as executor? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can ask the Clerk of Superior Court to reopen a closed estate when new property is found or a necessary act remains undone. File a petition to reopen in the original estate…
What paperwork is required to have U.S. executor letters recognized by Canadian courts? – North Carolina Short Answer Canadian courts typically will not act on old or closed U.S. probate files. In North Carolina, you usually must reopen the estate and have a current personal representative appointed so the Clerk of Superior Court can issue…
What is the process for filing supplemental administration in North Carolina? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, “supplemental administration” is handled by reopening the estate for after-discovered assets. You file a petition to reopen with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the estate was administered, and the clerk may reappoint…
How do I find out who is named executor and what that means for my share? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the will itself names the executor. If the person holding the will won’t share it, you can ask the Clerk of Superior Court to order them to produce it. If no…
Am I entitled to information about estate assets before renouncing my rights to the estate? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you do not have to renounce or sign away your inheritance to get information. If no estate is open, you can ask the Clerk of Superior Court to compel the person holding…
What happens if no will has been filed and I’m asked to sign a renunciation? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, do not sign anything until the will is filed with the Clerk of Superior Court and you know what you are giving up. A “renunciation” can mean either (1) giving up the…
How can I get a copy of my parent’s will when a relative is withholding it? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you may ask the Clerk of Superior Court to order anyone holding the will to produce it. If the named executor hasn’t started probate within 60 days of death, any beneficiary…
Can my sibling and I serve together as co-administrators and share responsibilities in administering the estate? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court may appoint two people to serve as co-administrators of an intestate estate. Co-administrators can divide routine tasks by a written agreement filed and approved by…
