Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can a bank provide tax forms issued to the deceased account holder directly to the estate, and what proof is needed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What happens if I cannot find or access my parent's estate planning documents after they pass away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What can I do if a creditor is trying to take estate property while the estate is still being handled? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How can I become the administrator of my parent's estate if other relatives are fighting me on it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How do I get a bank to release funds from an account tied to an estate when they keep asking for more forms? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How long does it usually take to recover funds from a deceased person’s bank account when the bank keeps adding requirements? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026If a debt was canceled, does the estate still need to list it or take any action during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What do I do if my parent has not been buried yet because relatives are disputing who has authority to handle things? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How do I make sure a check from a closed account is properly payable to the estate and not rejected during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What records should I request from a retirement account provider when administering an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How do I get a deceased person's tax documents for probate if the financial institution says only the executor can receive information? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can I still close out an estate-related bank account if the paperwork was submitted but the bank says they never received it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What happens if a co-heir or co-signer is slow to sign or notarize the documents the bank requires? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can a law firm get a decedent's retirement account tax records with a signed authorization from the executor? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What documents should an estate provide to show the court that a creditor’s claim is no longer owed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can a creditor still file a claim in probate after it has stopped collecting on the account? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What is an affidavit of domicile, and why would a bank require it before releasing estate funds? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026How do I confirm whether a deceased person's account had any reportable distributions before closing the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What can I do if a financial institution says no tax forms were issued for certain years after someone passed away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What happens if an estate asset is sold for less than the balance owed on the loan? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can I use estate-related funds held by a prior attorney to help administer the estate? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What are my options if one sibling refuses to sign off on a loan or buyout for inherited property? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026Can minor children make a claim against a deceased parent's estate for unpaid child support? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 25, 2026What are the remaining steps to finish probate after a life estate election is approved? NCRead more