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Partition Action Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can I make an offer to buy the house myself during a partition sale if I already own a larger share of it? NC

May 23, 2026

What happens if the truck driver says they didn’t know they hit someone and kept driving? - NC

May 23, 2026

How can I find out who witnessed the crash or who was with my spouse that night? NC

May 23, 2026

Why won’t law enforcement or the medical examiner talk to me about what happened, and what can I do to get information? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

If I’m running late to sign my documents, can the signing still happen the same day? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How long does it usually take to sign two estate planning documents in the office? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

What happens if I can’t make it by the scheduled time—do I have to reschedule the signing? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How do I start probate when a parent has passed away and nothing has been filed yet? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can probate and trust administration be handled at the same time when an estate plan includes both a will and a supplemental needs trust? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Do I need to bring my own witnesses for signing estate planning documents, or does the office provide them? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How is a supplemental needs trust administered for an adult sibling with disability-related concerns and substance abuse issues? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Who is responsible for managing a parent's estate and related trust if the surviving spouse has not taken action? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can a parent come with me to the signing appointment, and do they need to do anything? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How do I ask for more time to respond to a summons in an estate case, and will it usually be granted? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Could I be personally responsible for a parent’s alleged credit card debt, and how do I avoid accepting liability by mistake? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

What can I do if another relative is living in inherited property and will not cooperate about the house or the vehicle? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can I inherit a share of a family home automatically when my parent dies without a will? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How can I open probate for a parent who died without a will if I need access to a bank account and a vehicle? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Do I have to list a joint bank account on probate paperwork if my parent had an interest in it when they died, even if the account is now closed? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

If I share money from a joint account with my siblings after a parent dies, is that treated as part of their inheritance or as a gift from me? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can creditors make a claim against money from a joint account that passed to me after my parent died? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

What happens if family members disagree about who should handle a deceased grandparent's estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

How do I challenge missing items or discrepancies in an estate inventory after a grandparent dies? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 23, 2026

Can an attorney prepare a power of attorney for my sibling instead of us using an online form? NC