What steps should I take if opposing counsel accuses me of violating a standstill order and seeks discovery of estate assets in a Scotland County probate? When a probate court issues a standstill order under N.C.G.S. § 28A-15-3.2, it bars any party from transferring, encumbering, or distributing estate assets without court approval. Yet the order…
What expenses must I itemize and report in my North Carolina guardianship accounting? As guardian of your spouse you must prepare and file an accounting that shows every dollar you receive and every dollar you spend on his behalf. North Carolina law requires the guardian to file a verified accounting annually and upon court order.…
FAQ: Can I Hand-Sign My Engagement Agreement and Mail a Check Instead of Using the Online E-Signature Platform? You can absolutely use “old school” methods to engage Pierce Law Group. If you prefer to print the engagement packet, execute it with pen and ink, and mail us a personal check, we welcome that. We’ll note…
How do I open probate for my sister’s intestate estate in Wake County, North Carolina? When someone dies without a will in North Carolina, the estate is “intestate” and the clerk of the superior court in the county where they lived handles administration. As the sole known full-blood sibling, you may petition Wake County Superior…
What is a Commissioner’s Sale in a North Carolina Partition Action and How Does the Upset Bid Process Work? When co-owners cannot agree on selling or dividing inherited real estate, a partition action under North Carolina law forces a sale or division. A court appoints a commissioner—an independent officer—to market and sell the property. After…
FAQ 1: How Do I Transfer a Mobile Home Affixed to Land and Other Vehicles After Probate in North Carolina? As the out‐of‐state executor named in your brother’s will, you must determine whether the mobile home is personal property or real property. In most North Carolina counties (we’ll use “Califac County” as an example), a…
FAQ 1: How do I enforce a family settlement agreement in a North Carolina probate estate? When parties in a Randolph County probate estate sign and the clerk approves a family settlement agreement, it becomes a binding order enforceable under North Carolina law. To enforce a post-distribution agreement—often called a mediated settlement agreement—you file a…
FAQ 1: What steps are required to draft and file a Final Distribution Order in North Carolina probate? In North Carolina probate, a Final Distribution Order formally allocates remaining estate assets to heirs or beneficiaries once debts, taxes, and administrative expenses are settled. Chapter 28A of the North Carolina General Statutes governs distribution procedures. Under…
How Can I Probate a Copy of a Will When the Original Is Missing in Henderson County, NC? If your loved one died owning property in Henderson County and you hold only a copy of the decedent’s most recent will, North Carolina law provides a clear path to probate. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-6-2,…
What happens when a previously unknown child surfaces in an intestate estate in Scotland County, NC? If you begin an intestate probate in Scotland County and then a child you did not know about comes forward, North Carolina law treats that person as an heir with the same rights as any other child of the…
