Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What do I need to do if there are multiple parcels of inherited property that were never formally handled? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026How do I confirm whether a deceased person had a bank account versus a brokerage account when the family doesn’t know the account type or account number? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can the law firm share updates with me if I’m not the personal representative or an heir? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What happens if the will says the home should be split among the beneficiaries but the home was sold instead? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Why is the estate still waiting on documents to file the tax return, and can that delay the distributions? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What documents should I expect to receive during the probate process, and when should I receive them? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What happens if the value of an estate goes up after probate has already been opened? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What can I do if the court filed my small-estate affidavit but I never received a file-stamped copy of the paperwork? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What documents should I bring to an attorney to review an estate audit and the final accounting before closing the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can I amend the probate inventory to remove low-value household items that do not need formal appraisal? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What steps do I need to take to finish probate for a sibling's estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026How do I prove I have authority in a small-estate case so I can renew registration and transfer a deceased parent’s car title? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026How can I confirm I receive important estate paperwork if mail delivery at my apartment complex is unreliable? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Do we need to open probate to collect life insurance proceeds that are payable to the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Why would a financial institution refuse to speak with a law firm staff member even if the estate administrator signed a notarized authorization letter? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can one attorney handle probate matters for both a parent and a sibling? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026How do I close out an estate that was opened but not finished? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What happens if a financial institution says it cannot find any claimable assets or any active accounts under the deceased person’s information? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can a creditor claim be challenged, and what proof is needed to dispute it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can I put inherited property into a trust after my parents pass away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What happens after the creditor claim period ends in an estate administration? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can a vehicle from an estate be transferred to one sibling as part of the overall distribution? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Who should I speak with at the law firm about a deceased relative’s estate matter? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026How do we correct a wrong name on a death certificate when vital records says it has to be done through court? NCRead more