Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What happens if state tax withholding can’t be verified for the years the deceased person worked in more than one state? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026How can an estate file past-due tax returns when the family doesn’t have the deceased person’s income and expense records? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can settlement proceeds be handled through an estate without an EIN? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What happens if I miss the deadline to file the inventory or the notice to creditors paperwork? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What documents are usually needed before funds can be distributed from an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026How do I find a CPA or tax preparer to handle the estate’s tax filings if the person who died didn’t have one? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What happens if my deceased parent may not have filed required tax returns before passing away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can I get proof of mailing or tracking information for documents sent to another attorney? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can my attorney file a scanned copy of my signed documents, or do they need the original notarized forms first? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can an estate receive tax forms for liquidated retirement accounts but not for an estate checking account? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What happens if the court approves my reimbursement and there isn’t enough cash left in the estate account to cover ongoing probate attorney fees? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What information does a bond company typically require to approve an increased bond for an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026How do I confirm whether a bank should have issued a tax form for an estate account after someone passes away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026How do people usually afford to go through probate when the estate doesn’t have much cash available? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can a law firm request account-related tax documents for an estate with authorization from the personal representative? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What tax forms are typically required when an estate sells real property before the estate is closed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can the estate reduce what it owes by finding deductible self-employment expenses like a home office or other business costs? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Are there alternatives if I can’t get to a notary during normal business hours? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026What happens to the tenant in the out-of-state property while the estate is pending if they won’t sign a lease and I need to change the rent or end the tenancy? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026If the attorney who drafted the will won’t respond, how can I prove the will is valid so probate can move forward? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026Can my parent step aside so I can serve as the personal representative and handle the estate administration? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 2, 2026How do I handle out-of-state property during probate, and do I need a separate case in the other state? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 1, 2026Do I need court approval to repay a family estate or myself for money advanced to open or manage an estate? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 1, 2026What can I do if I receive a tax attachment or garnishment notice while a deceased parent's house is being prepared for sale through the estate? NCRead more