Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can an estate representative be reimbursed for property taxes and paid a commission before a secured creditor takes the sale proceeds? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What duties do I have as an ancillary executor when I know about out-of-state property with a large lien on it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026How do I ask the probate court for permission to sell out-of-state estate property? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can a trustee who is also a beneficiary refuse to split or distribute a trust-held retirement account if it hurts the trustee’s own interests? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026How do I find out which version of my parent’s trust actually controls the distributions? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can family members transfer inherited property without my signature if I was supposed to have an interest in it? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can I switch probate attorneys in the middle of an estate case, and what has to happen before a new lawyer can take over? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026How can I tell whether the executor or the attorney is causing the delay in closing the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What happens if a deceased person's property is so upside down that a secured creditor could take all of the sale proceeds? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can I sell estate property in another state if the mortgage or lien is larger than what the property is worth? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026When does a dispute with a trustee become a fiduciary lawsuit, and what outcomes can a court order? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What happens if I remove or give away personal property from a home before I have legal authority to do so? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can I empty a house and donate furniture before the estate or inheritance process is finished? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Do I need permission from other heirs or the court before clearing out a deceased person’s home? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What should I do to document household contents before a charity or hospice organization picks up furniture? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026How do I know which household items I’m allowed to keep, sell, or donate when someone has passed away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What are the next steps to finish an estate once the reimbursement petition is approved? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can the distribution be completed remotely, or do I have to sign in person? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Can the estate be closed before the petition for reimbursement is approved? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What can I do if the IRS does not respond within the normal processing time? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026Do both co-administrators have to sign a power of attorney before someone can request tax records for an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 4, 2026What are the risks if the distribution is delayed past the deadline? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026How do we make sure the final distribution is equal between two heirs when one heir already received property or other assets earlier? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesJun 3, 2026What happens if I can’t come in before the deadline to finalize the distribution? NCRead more