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Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a creditor still file a claim in probate after it has stopped collecting on the account? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What is an affidavit of domicile, and why would a bank require it before releasing estate funds? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I confirm whether a deceased person's account had any reportable distributions before closing the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What can I do if a financial institution says no tax forms were issued for certain years after someone passed away? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a co-owner claim I owe rent for living in the property after the decedent died if I had permission to be there and never changed the locks or blocked access? - NC

May 25, 2026

How do I gather and share the documents or records you need for a wrongful death claim? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How are claims of property damage or “waste” handled in a partition dispute if the other side doesn’t have photos, receipts, or other proof? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can an outdated trust still be valid if old guardian provisions or other no-longer-relevant terms are still in it? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Do I need to restate an old trust if the main distribution plan has not really changed? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if an estate asset is sold for less than the balance owed on the loan? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if my spouse inherited property with another heir and they cannot agree to sell it? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do we deal with inherited property when the other co-owner's family is letting someone live on it without our permission? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I use estate-related funds held by a prior attorney to help administer the estate? - NC

May 25, 2026

What additional information do you need from me to move my wrongful death case forward? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What are our options if inherited property was put into my spouse's name and another heir's name without clear notice to us? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What are my options if one sibling refuses to sign off on a loan or buyout for inherited property? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can minor children make a claim against a deceased parent's estate for unpaid child support? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What are the remaining steps to finish probate after a life estate election is approved? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

If our estate plan is contested after we die, does the law firm that drafted it help defend it, or does my child need to hire a separate attorney? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if an estate has creditor claims but the family still does not know whether a business interest has any value? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I stop foreclosure on my parent's house if I inherited a share but I'm not on the mortgage? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I still use a special needs trust to protect my child's SSI if my child inherited money from a relative? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Where can I find the correct power of attorney forms for my grandparent? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Do I need to open probate to deal with child support issues after a parent passes away? NC