Probate Q&A Series

Page 44 of 562

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

What can I do if the bank says the request is pending but the tax documents are not received by the expected timeframe? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

If retirement accounts were liquidated and moved into an estate account, who receives the 1099 and how is it reported? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

Why would home-sale proceeds be kept separate from the estate account, and does that affect what heirs receive? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

What’s the right way to distribute a retirement account to heirs if we’re cashing it out instead of rolling it into inherited retirement accounts? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

Do attorney fees in an estate have to be approved by the court before they’re paid from the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

Can I request that the clerk or supervising staff expedite review of a delayed estate order? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

Can I reimburse myself from estate funds for legal fees and costs I paid out of pocket? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

What happens if the estate issues K-1s and a beneficiary doesn’t file their personal tax return on time? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

How long does it typically take a bank to process an estate request for 1099 forms or date-of-death account information? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 5, 2026

How can I find out who has access to the estate bank account and what transactions have been made? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

What happens if the executor has access to estate funds but other heirs don’t get updates or statements? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

Can someone who isn’t a family member or heir get updates about an estate administration? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

What information do I need to provide to confirm I’m calling about the correct estate matter? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

Why would there be a judgment against the estate, and how does that affect the sale proceeds and other estate debts? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

How can I get a clear breakdown of what legal work was done in the estate case that led to the new invoice? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

If my estate case has been reassigned between multiple attorneys, how do I make sure my interests are being handled properly going forward? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

Do I have to sign the endorsement or directive document before the estate’s house sale can go through, and what happens if I don’t sign in time? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

What happens if an order approving payment of counsel fees has been submitted but not signed for a long time? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

If an estate fee order is delayed, what are the next steps to get it routed to the right person for approval? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

Who is responsible for reviewing and signing an order for payment of attorney fees in an estate proceeding? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

When does a sold house count as being part of the estate for reporting income and expenses—at closing or when the sale proceeds hit the estate account? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

What beneficiary information is required to properly report distributions from an estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

How are attorney fees supposed to be approved and paid in an estate—do heirs have to sign off, or does the court approve it? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

If a house was sold after someone died, who is entitled to the sale proceeds under the will? NC