Probate Q&A Series

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Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

Can a law firm request a deceased person’s Social Security 1099, or does the estate administrator have to request it directly? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

How do I replace a vehicle title when the car belongs to a deceased person's estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

Why would I receive a debt-cancellation tax form for a credit card that was only in my spouse’s name, and does that make me responsible for it? NC

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May 29, 2026

What are the next steps to close an estate if the audit results are disputed? NC

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May 29, 2026

What does it mean to sign a claim in a grandparent’s estate, and what rights am I asserting by signing it? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

What happens if a bank has an old executor on file but the court has issued updated letters of administration? NC

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May 29, 2026

Are there tax consequences if the heirs deed inherited property to me after the estate is opened? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

What documents do I need to transfer or claim stock plan assets after someone dies? NC

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May 29, 2026

What happens if there are debts or bills that need to be paid before heirs receive anything? NC

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May 29, 2026

If the heirs agree to give me the property, can they deed it to me during probate or do we have to wait until the estate is closed? NC

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May 29, 2026

What does a Medicaid undue hardship deferment mean for keeping a deceased parent’s house? NC

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May 29, 2026

If I wait until the standard post-death creditor period passes, will I be able to get clearer title without opening an estate? NC

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May 29, 2026

Can I get a HELOC or mortgage on an inherited home if the parent died without a will and my siblings also have an interest? NC

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May 29, 2026

What changes could cause Medicaid to come back later and try to recover money from the house? NC

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May 29, 2026

If I’m confused about whether I’m the executor or administrator, how do I confirm my role and make sure the paperwork matches? NC

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May 29, 2026

How do I challenge or respond if I disagree with the court’s audit of an estate accounting? NC

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May 29, 2026

Can our family pay off the mortgage and purchase the mobile home and land before the foreclosure sale happens? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

Can a bank provide signature cards for all of a decedent’s accounts, including retirement accounts, during probate? NC

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May 29, 2026

Are debts owed by a deceased person paid only from estate assets and not from jointly owned assets? NC

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May 29, 2026

Can an estate representative wait to pay debts until all creditor claims and estate assets are reviewed? NC

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May 29, 2026

What happens if an estate is still in the creditor review period when I contact the representative? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

How do I open probate and file a will so it can be enforced after someone dies? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

How can I obtain a missing tax form for a decedent’s retirement account when other tax forms were provided? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 29, 2026

What happens if the funeral home or original records source is no longer in business—can the death certificate still be corrected? NC