Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What can I do if I think an estate paid fiduciary income tax twice? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Can a beneficiary make the estate pay property taxes on a house that was left to that beneficiary under the will? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How long does it typically take to receive a certified death certificate after submitting an online request? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How do I know when the preliminary final accounting for an estate is complete and ready to send to a trust company? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What happens to a house after a life estate ends if the original owner died without a will that can be found? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Who needs to sign the closing documents when a property is being handled through an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026If a creditor files a claim after the notice is re-published, how do I respond as the executor? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Can an estate get money back if taxes were already withheld from an account before the estate paid additional tax? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What documents and information typically have to be included in a preliminary final accounting for an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Who is responsible for preparing and approving the preliminary final accounting in an estate administration? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How do I switch to a new probate lawyer while my parent's estate is still being handled? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Can estate tax filings delay distributions to heirs, and what has to be finished before distributions can start? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What documents do banks and investment companies have to provide for an estate tax return, and how long does it usually take to get those forms? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What happens if the preliminary final accounting can’t be provided to the trust company by the requested deadline? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Does the deceased heir’s share go directly to their children, or does it go to the deceased heir’s estate first? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026Is there any guarantee I will receive an inheritance if I move forward with the estate process? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How do we get a deceased person’s real property treated as part of the estate so it can be sold during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How long does the probate process usually take from start to finish? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What happens if the estate doesn’t have enough money to cover the legal fees and costs of probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What are the next steps in my probate case and what should I be doing right now? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How do we confirm the estate has authority to sell or transfer the property before closing? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026What happens if the estate paperwork isn’t finalized by the time of the scheduled closing? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026How are public administrators paid, and are there limits or guidelines on what they can charge a small estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 30, 2026If someone took or sold property after the death, how can the estate recover those assets or their value during probate? NCRead more