Probate Q&A Series

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Probate Q&A Series

May 5, 2026

Can I make a claim for unpaid child support after my former spouse dies if no probate estate was ever opened? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 5, 2026

What happens if a parent dies owing court-ordered child support for minor children? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Does a life insurance policy have to be used to pay a deceased person's child support or other debts? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Can the children recover anything from a deceased parent's estate when the grandparents never opened probate? NC

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May 5, 2026

What happens if I only have part of the bank records for an estate and the earlier statements are still missing? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 5, 2026

Do I need a notarized affidavit to get a deceased parent's bank records during probate? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Can my probate attorney talk to the bank for me if I sign a letter of authorization? NC

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May 5, 2026

Who decides how closing proceeds are distributed when there are multiple heirs, estate debts, and a bankruptcy issue affecting one heir? - NC

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May 5, 2026

How is an heir's share handled when that heir is in bankruptcy and a trustee is involved? - NC

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May 5, 2026

What happens to sale proceeds from a deceased person's real estate when there is no will and the property was only in that person's name? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Can real estate pass directly to heirs outside probate even if the property had to be sold after the owner's death? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Can estate funds held by the clerk be applied toward a deficiency judgment? NC

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May 5, 2026

What happens if a deficiency judgment has already been issued in an estate matter but I cannot easily locate it in the court record? NC

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May 5, 2026

What does it mean when an estate file includes a widow's allowance and a rejected claim along with a deficiency judgment? NC

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May 5, 2026

Can I keep inherited houses and rent them out while I am administering the estate? - NC

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May 5, 2026

What happens to a creditor claim against an estate if there are enough funds in the decedent's accounts? NC

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May 5, 2026

How do I handle bank accounts when I need to open an estate account and pay estate debts? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Do beneficiary-designated retirement accounts, annuities, and life insurance policies have to be included in probate? NC

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May 5, 2026

What happens if one heir refuses to sign or cannot sign the documents to sell inherited property? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Do all heirs have to sign off on the sale of inherited property if the estate is still open? - NC

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May 5, 2026

Can one heir's bankruptcy or personal debt be paid from inherited property sale proceeds before the estate is fully settled? - NC

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May 5, 2026

How do I make sure money from the sale of estate property is paid into the estate correctly? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 5, 2026

What should I review before signing closing documents for a house sale involving an estate? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 5, 2026

Can I refuse to sign house closing paperwork if I have concerns about where the sale proceeds are going? NC