Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Can I refuse to sign a W-9 if the deceased person’s name is wrong or the requester information is missing, and how do I get a corrected form? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do I handle probate when the estate still has multiple houses that need to be sold? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What information do I need to gather to have a professional prepare the estate’s tax return after a home sale? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What happens if a small estate receives additional assets and no longer qualifies as a small estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What other documents can be used to establish paternity for an estate when a court order isn’t immediately available? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Can I request only a paternity order or specific document instead of an entire archived court file to get it faster? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do I calculate the gain or loss on a house sale that happened during probate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What tax forms or tax reporting might be required during probate when the estate has investment income? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Do I need to file an estate income tax return after the estate sells the decedent’s house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do we set up a testamentary trust account to receive a deceased person’s investment and retirement accounts before distributing them to beneficiaries? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How can I confirm whether the IRS actually received a mailed personal tax return for a deceased person? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do I file a deceased person’s final tax return if their prior CPA won’t cooperate and I can’t get the needed tax forms from the employer? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What can I do if a tax refund was supposed to be direct-deposited but never showed up in any bank account? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026If there’s a contingency arrangement, what does that mean for an estate case and what would it cover? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What happens if the estate doesn’t have enough assets to cover the debts and expenses? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What expenses can legally be paid out of the estate during the probate process? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Could receiving an inheritance or reporting it on taxes affect disability benefits for me or my child? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Can the estate pay what’s due, or do I have to pay those costs personally? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do I prove paternity for an inheritance or estate claim when the court records are delayed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What responsibilities does an estate administrator have when handling a deceased parent's unresolved tax records? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Can I close an estate if there is a missing tax refund that might still come in later? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026Do I need a limited power of attorney to let someone get my deceased parent's tax transcripts for the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do I know if it’s worth moving forward with an estate case based on what the estate is worth? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What’s the best way to value multiple LLCs in an estate without paying for a full formal appraisal for each company? NCRead more