How can I challenge my sibling’s forged renunciation to become the estate administrator? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a forged “renunciation” (and related bond waiver) should be raised with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the estate is open. The usual path is to file a motion or petition…
What steps do I need to take to compel a bank to provide statements from account opening through closure? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the usual way to “compel” a bank to produce complete account statements is to first make a documented request as the executor (personal representative) using certified Letters Testamentary…
Can a personal representative dispute a wireless service claim against the estate? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a personal representative (executor or administrator) can dispute a wireless service provider’s claim against the estate by reviewing whether the claim was properly presented and timely, and then rejecting it (in whole or in…
Can I challenge the executor for transferring the SBA lien to someone other than me as the heir? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly. In North Carolina, an executor (personal representative) must collect and protect estate assets, address valid estate debts, and then distribute what remains to the proper heirs. If the executor improperly shifted…
How do I access or close a bank account that remains in my parent’s name alongside a grandchild? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, whether a parent-and-grandchild bank account can be accessed or closed through the estate depends on how the account was titled (for example, a true joint account with right of…
Can an estate case be transferred between courthouse locations, and what triggers that? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, an estate case is generally administered through the Clerk of Superior Court for the county, and the court file is normally kept in the clerk’s office at the county seat even if the county…
How do we calculate and divide the remaining estate funds fairly among heirs after the sale? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina probate, the personal representative generally calculates each heir’s share by starting with the estate’s total cash on hand (including sale proceeds), paying valid estate expenses and debts in the required priority,…
Can an heir’s appraisal fee be credited against the purchase price in a probate sale? – North Carolina Short Answer Sometimes, but it depends on what the appraisal was for and how the estate accounts for it. In North Carolina, a personal representative can generally sell estate personal property (like farm equipment) without a court…
How can I require the administrator to get appraisals for the camper and car and price them fairly, not “best offer”? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, an estate administrator must file an inventory showing fair market values (generally as of the date of death) and later file sworn accountings that show what…
Can someone with a power of attorney legally change or sign a will, and if that happened, is the will invalid? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a power of attorney does not let an agent make, change, or sign a will for someone else. A valid will generally must be signed by…
