Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I update my phone number and contact information in an estate case so I don’t miss time-sensitive notices or meetings? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can a trust company require a preliminary final accounting before releasing or transferring estate assets? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I request a deceased person’s Social Security 1099 for a prior tax year while handling probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What should I do if a reimbursement petition I filed in an estate case is missing from the court’s physical file and not showing on the online portal? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if the person named as executor never comes forward—can the court still let an heir serve as the estate representative? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can I speak directly with my lawyer about the status of the estate case? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Where do I send the written request for a deceased person’s Social Security 1099, and can it be submitted by fax? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can a law firm request a deceased person’s Social Security 1099, or does the estate administrator have to request it directly? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I replace a vehicle title when the car belongs to a deceased person's estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Why would I receive a debt-cancellation tax form for a credit card that was only in my spouse’s name, and does that make me responsible for it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What are the next steps to close an estate if the audit results are disputed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What does it mean to sign a claim in a grandparent’s estate, and what rights am I asserting by signing it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if a bank has an old executor on file but the court has issued updated letters of administration? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Are there tax consequences if the heirs deed inherited property to me after the estate is opened? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What documents do I need to transfer or claim stock plan assets after someone dies? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What happens if there are debts or bills that need to be paid before heirs receive anything? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If the heirs agree to give me the property, can they deed it to me during probate or do we have to wait until the estate is closed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What does a Medicaid undue hardship deferment mean for keeping a deceased parent’s house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If I wait until the standard post-death creditor period passes, will I be able to get clearer title without opening an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can I get a HELOC or mortgage on an inherited home if the parent died without a will and my siblings also have an interest? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026What changes could cause Medicaid to come back later and try to recover money from the house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026If I’m confused about whether I’m the executor or administrator, how do I confirm my role and make sure the paperwork matches? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026How do I challenge or respond if I disagree with the court’s audit of an estate accounting? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 29, 2026Can our family pay off the mortgage and purchase the mobile home and land before the foreclosure sale happens? NCRead more