Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if a bank has an old executor on file but the court has issued updated letters of administration? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Are there tax consequences if the heirs deed inherited property to me after the estate is opened? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What documents do I need to transfer or claim stock plan assets after someone dies? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if there are debts or bills that need to be paid before heirs receive anything? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If 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? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What does a Medicaid undue hardship deferment mean for keeping a deceased parent’s house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If I wait until the standard post-death creditor period passes, will I be able to get clearer title without opening an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can I get a HELOC or mortgage on an inherited home if the parent died without a will and my siblings also have an interest? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What changes could cause Medicaid to come back later and try to recover money from the house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If I’m confused about whether I’m the executor or administrator, how do I confirm my role and make sure the paperwork matches? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I challenge or respond if I disagree with the court’s audit of an estate accounting? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can our family pay off the mortgage and purchase the mobile home and land before the foreclosure sale happens? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can a bank provide signature cards for all of a decedent’s accounts, including retirement accounts, during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Are debts owed by a deceased person paid only from estate assets and not from jointly owned assets? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can an estate representative wait to pay debts until all creditor claims and estate assets are reviewed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if an estate is still in the creditor review period when I contact the representative? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I open probate and file a will so it can be enforced after someone dies? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How can I obtain a missing tax form for a decedent’s retirement account when other tax forms were provided? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if the funeral home or original records source is no longer in business—can the death certificate still be corrected? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens to restricted stock or stock options when the account holder dies? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What should I do if a bank says a statement is encrypted but no separate password was provided? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I get a bank to resend estate account documents when the PDFs won’t open or appear corrupted? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What steps are involved in opening an estate so we can deal with the lender and stop or delay the foreclosure? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How can I force the sale of inherited property when the other heir refuses to sell or cooperate? - NCRead more