How Do I Confirm Whether I Am an Interested Person or Beneficiary Under a Will in Cabarrus County, NC? When a loved one’s will has been filed in the cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court, you may wonder whether you qualify as an “interested person” or beneficiary. North Carolina’s probate statutes define an “interested person”…
FAQ 1: How do I confirm which assets require full probate administration in North Carolina? In North Carolina, not every asset passes through full probate. Before you open an estate in Wake County or any other county, you should gather title searches and account records to see who holds legal title. Under N.C. Gen. Stat.…
FAQ 1: What can I do if my co-administrator is threatening my removal and mismanaging estate assets? In North Carolina, co-administrators share equal authority to manage an estate. If one co-administrator threatens removal or acts in ways you believe breach fiduciary duties, you have clear statutory remedies. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-15-2, any interested…
How Do I Probate a Lost Will in Randolph County, North Carolina? North Carolina law provides a clear path to probate a will that the original custodian has lost or cannot produce. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31-7.1, you may present a copy of the will along with testimony or affidavits explaining why the original…
FAQ: Who Is Responsible for Paying Mediation Fees in a North Carolina Probate Dispute? Mediation has become a preferred method for resolving disputes among heirs and co-owners of estate property in North Carolina. Unlike a contested hearing before the clerk of superior court, mediation allows everyone to negotiate on their own terms. But one common…
What steps must I take to settle creditor claims and distribute assets in a North Carolina intestate estate? When someone dies without a will in North Carolina, a personal representative (administrator) opens an intestate estate. You must handle three core duties: identify heirs, notify and satisfy creditors, and distribute assets. In Wake County—or your home…
How Do I Open an Intestate Estate in Moore County and Protect My Child’s Inheritance When the Surviving Spouse Has Only Filed a Spousal Allowance? When someone dies without a valid will in North Carolina, their estate passes under the statutes of intestacy. In Moore County, the first step is filing a Petition for Letters…
1. Why Must I Open an Estate in Orange County to Access State Retirement or Insurance Benefits? If your mother had no named beneficiary on her state retirement account or insurance policy, North Carolina treats those proceeds as an asset of her estate. When she passed away on January 27th as an Orange County resident,…
FAQ: Can I submit the original will to the Forsyth County Clerk of Court myself and save on travel fees? Yes. Under North Carolina law you must present the original will to the clerk’s office for probate. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-6-1 requires the “original will and codicils” be exhibited to the clerk. However, you…
FAQ: How Do I Open an Intestate Estate and Become Administrator in Wake County, NC? When someone dies without a valid will in North Carolina, the estate is “intestate” and the clerk of superior court appoints an administrator to settle debts and distribute assets under Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes. In Wake…
