What proof is needed to support or reject an alleged loan claim against an estate if there is no written agreement? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a creditor must present a written claim that states the amount, the basis of the claim, and the claimant’s contact details. The personal representative may require…
Can an estate recover out-of-pocket vehicle repair expenses in a class action if repair records are missing? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes, if the decedent had an eligible claim, a North Carolina personal representative may pursue a class action recovery for the estate. The claim must meet the settlement’s proof requirements. If repair receipts…
What steps can I take to object to or approve creditor claims against the estate, such as a key fob reimbursement? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, creditors must present written claims by the deadline in the notice to creditors. As the personal representative, you review each claim, may require a sworn affidavit…
What happens if I refuse to give my SSN to the company holding an estate asset? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the personal representative must collect and control estate assets. You generally should not use your personal SSN; use the estate’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax reporting on estate accounts. If…
Can a financial institution require my social security number as personal representative or is there another way to verify identity? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes, a bank or brokerage can ask for your Social Security number to verify you as the individual signing for the estate. But the estate itself should use its own…
How do I renounce my interest in an estate asset to avoid personal liability? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you may renounce (disclaim) your inheritance by filing a written renunciation with the Clerk of Superior Court within the required timeframe, which is generally within nine months of the transfer. A valid renunciation…
What responsibilities and rights do I have as a property manager regarding unpaid utility and maintenance bills in the decedent’s name? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, unpaid utilities and maintenance bills in a deceased tenant’s name are debts of the tenant’s estate—not your personal obligation. You may secure the property, open new…
Can I evict occupants who are remodeling the property without a valid title or lease? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you cannot evict on your own just because the owner died. Only a court‑appointed personal representative (executor or administrator) with Letters from the Clerk of Superior Court has authority to control the…
How can I legally transfer title to the property when no one has taken ownership since the tenant’s death? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a landlord can transfer title to a deceased tenant’s belongings in the rental unit by filing a specific affidavit with the Clerk of Superior Court. If no estate…
How do I find out if any heirs or family members are handling probate so I can transfer bills into their names? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court’s Estates Division in the county where the person lived at death can tell you if an estate has been opened…
