Probate Q&A Series

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Probate Q&A Series

Jun 4, 2026

What is this endorsement document actually authorizing in the sale of the house? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What happens if the court approves only part of the attorney fees after we already paid them from the estate? - NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Can the personal representative keep a reasonable reserve for expenses and still close the estate, or does that delay the final tax year? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Should we make the earlier year the estate’s final tax year so the capital gains pass through to the beneficiaries instead of being taxed inside the estate? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

How do I reach the attorney handling a deceased person’s estate case? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

If the estate has little or no income in the following year, do we still need to file a final estate tax return to show the estate is closed? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Do capital gains from an estate asset sale get treated differently than ordinary income when deciding what can be distributed to beneficiaries? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

How do I check the status of a pending order for attorney fees in an estate case? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What is a final account in probate, and what does the clerk do with it? NC

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Can an estate still stay open after the final checks are mailed out? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Can I access and remove my parent's personal property before the estate is formally handled? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What happens if estate administration charges were supposed to be paid from the estate but the firm is now trying to collect from me instead? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

How do I prove that certain estate-related charges should be submitted to the estate rather than to me individually? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What rights do heirs have if the person or firm handling an estate is sending collection demands to the wrong person? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

If the clerk delays reviewing attorney fees, can I choose to have the fees taken from my share just to close the estate sooner? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What do I need to sign and notarize for an annual estate accounting, and can that be filed even if the final account is still pending? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What happens to the estate timeline if the petition for reimbursement stays pending for a long time? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

How can I get an estate EIN if the online application won’t go through and gives me a reference code? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What happens if I fax Form SS-4 and don’t receive any response within the normal processing time? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Can heirs sign a consent to allow an early distribution from an estate to cover expenses or reimbursements? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

How long does it usually take to receive the EIN after faxing in Form SS-4, and will the EIN be provided by fax or only by mail? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Can the court require me to share my attorney invoices with another attorney involved in the estate, or is that information private? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

Can a law firm bill me personally for estate administration if I hired them to handle my parent's estate? NC

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Jun 4, 2026

What happens after I receive my final distribution check from an estate? NC