Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can the estate reimburse family members who paid property expenses and travel costs to protect and maintain the house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What happens if a trust was created years ago and I do not know whether it still holds any assets? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What can I do if I am worried that my surviving parent lacks capacity and another family member is making all the care decisions? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can a family member control an elderly parent's accounts and decisions without showing me a power of attorney? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can I force someone to produce a will if I only know it existed from past conversations and family discussions? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How can I find out whether my parent left a valid will or trust if another family member will not share the documents? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How do I find out whether an estate has any outstanding claims before distributing assets? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How do I confirm what creditor claims have been filed against an estate after the claims period ends? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can a personal representative pay estate debts only after checking the claims on file with the court? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can updated letters of administration be required before an estate can access records from a financial institution? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What happens if a financial institution says it needs proof that the estate is still active? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How can a personal representative or estate lawyer follow up when an estate records request is still pending? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What is the difference between a private sale and a public sale of estate property? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How do I sell estate real estate when another heir is missing or mentally incapacitated? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can I ask the court to appoint me as commissioner to sell my parent's house during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What duties and risks come with serving as commissioner for the sale of estate property? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Where are the proceeds from the sale of estate property supposed to be held before they are distributed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What happens when an earlier deed only partially created a right of survivorship and the rest of the property passed through a will? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What kind of deed should be used to transfer estate property to a custodian for a minor beneficiary? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Who needs to sign a deed when estate property is being transferred to a minor beneficiary? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How do I transfer a deceased heir's share of real estate to a custodian for a minor during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026Can an executor sign a deed on behalf of an open estate when the beneficiary is a minor? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026How can I find out whether Medicare already paid part of a medical bill being claimed against an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 8, 2026What happens if a healthcare provider or recovery company says Medicare payment is still pending, but Medicare shows the claim was already processed? NCRead more