Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Do I need to open probate to get my deceased sibling's mail and death-related records? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What can I do if a funeral home relied on false information and cremated my sibling before the family could intervene? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What rights do biological siblings have when someone else takes control of a deceased relative's remains, property, or accounts? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Do I need to sign the claim if I’m not sure what’s happening with the court case about the house? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026What can I do if the bank says there are no tax forms available for the deceased person’s account, but the estate still needs tax reporting information? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can my executor commission be reduced or questioned during an estate audit, and how do I support the amount requested? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Can the estate’s final distribution be expedited if I have an urgent financial need? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026Claiming Life Insurance When the Beneficiary Dies Before Payment - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 28, 2026If some expenses were paid from a different decedent’s estate account, does reimbursement have to go back to that estate instead of to the person who arranged the payment? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What proof do I need to show the court to get reimbursed for expenses I paid to maintain or secure a decedent’s home? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026Can the estate reimburse someone for property taxes, cleanup, and other house expenses from the sale proceeds before the rest goes into the estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026If there’s a deficiency issue tied to the property, who should receive that payment and does it come off the top of the sale proceeds? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026How are creditor claims and other estate bills handled if the court is only dealing with the real-property sale proceeds right now? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026Can an estate distribute funds before it knows whether there are taxes or other debts owed? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What documents do I need to include to have a financial company send estate records to a new address? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What do I need to do after I receive tax information request documents for an estate? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What happens if a relative's will cannot be accepted because there are problems with the witnesses or the document? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026How do I finish probate after I have already been appointed administrator and my previous lawyer withdraws? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026How can I confirm whether an estate case is just waiting for final clerk approval? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What happens if an old attorney of record is still listed in an estate case? - NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026Can a surviving spouse claim most or all of the personal property when someone dies without a will? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026Can I sell a deceased parent's house and vehicle once I am appointed as executor? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026Can an estate get out of a solar contract that a parent entered into before passing away? NCRead more
Probate Q&A SeriesMay 27, 2026What happens if the estate administrator has to approve the tax advisor before any inheritance can be paid out? NCRead more