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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

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How can I remove a sibling from handling a parent's estate if I believe they forged signatures and are not doing the job honestly? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How is an estate handled when the deceased person left behind young children? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Do I need to sign a power of attorney if my grandparent is naming me as the agent? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Does my grandparent have to sign the power of attorney in front of a notary? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How can I replace a signed special needs trust if I only have a draft copy? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Can a personal representative force a company to confirm whether a deceased parent owned part of the business? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How can I get a business to turn over records about a deceased parent's ownership interest? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

What happens to creditor claims if the estate assets are protected by a surviving spouse's life estate and year's allowance? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Can adult children agree to let a surviving spouse keep a life estate in the family home during probate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

What happens if the person managing an estate files an inaccurate inventory or leaves out assets? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How do I find out whether estate assets like a tax refund, final paycheck, bank funds, or a life insurance policy were properly disclosed? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

How do I get letters of testamentary so I can provide them to a tax preparer and other institutions? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Can my attorney apply for an estate EIN for me, and what authorization do they need? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 24, 2026

Can I use emailed copies of probate documents, or do banks and other institutions require originals? NC