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Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can my parent be added to a probate case if they were not listed as an heir when the estate was opened? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What happens if a stepparent sold estate property before the earlier estate was fully closed? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can my parent open a deceased half-sibling's estate before another sibling takes control of everything? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How can my parent find out whether they were wrongly left out of a deceased parent's estate that is still open? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How do I verify whether a medical bill has actually been filed as a claim against an estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What happens if there is a small remaining medical balance that was not formally filed as a claim against the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can an estate pay a creditor claim directly if the law firm is only confirming the claim information first? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How do I find out whether my parents already have valid wills, living wills, or other planning documents in place? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What happens if one parent already has a health care power of attorney but still needs other estate planning documents? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can my sibling and I both be named to handle different responsibilities for our parents, like medical decisions and finances? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How do I help my parents set up financial and health care powers of attorney before there is an emergency? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How can my parents make their wishes clear now so other siblings cannot cause confusion later? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can I use or keep my sibling's vehicle while the estate is still being handled? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Do I have to list every personal item from my sibling's apartment in the estate inventory? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What should I do if I start getting bills or debt collection notices for my sibling after death? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How can I get access to my sibling's apartment and mail after being appointed administrator of the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can an unmarried partner claim my sibling's property if they were never married? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

How do I find out whether my sibling's bank account had a pay-on-death beneficiary? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What happens if my sibling had a will but no one can locate it after death? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Which state handles the estate if my sibling lived in one state but died in a hospital in another state? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Can I add my child to the deed if the property is still going through probate for my sibling's estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

What happens to jointly owned land when one owner dies and the estate is being opened in another state? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Who handles the property paperwork when one lawyer is managing the estate in another state and local counsel is opening the estate where the land is located? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 15, 2026

Do I need to sign anything in person to handle property that was in my name and my sibling's name after my sibling passed away? NC

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