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Probate Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Can medical bills or hospital providers make claims against the estate if I open a full probate case? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How can I get a payoff letter for a deceased person's auto loan when I am handling the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Can an estate challenge added daily interest on a vehicle loan when the payoff request was delayed by the lender? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What documents does a lender usually require before discussing or releasing loan payoff information after someone dies? NC

Probate Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How do I request a copy of the vehicle loan contract for a deceased person's estate? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How do access problems or a lack of a right-of-way affect whether inherited land can be divided? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What does the court look at when deciding whether co-owned inherited property should be partitioned or sold as a whole? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How can I get a copy of a missing will accepted so the correct heir is recognized for inherited property? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Can the court require the other co-owners to deposit money up front for things like a survey and access road if we try to divide the property? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How can I make sure the sale is handled fairly if I’m worried the other side has local connections and the process won’t be neutral? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

If some co-owners have been collecting hunting-lease income or paying property taxes, do they have to share that money or get reimbursed when the property is sold? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Do we need a formal appraisal before mediation, and what can we use to support a fair market value if we can’t access the property for an appraisal? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

If we reach a deal in mediation, can the court or the other side later undo it or change the terms? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Can anything we say or offer during mediation be used against us later if the case goes to court? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How do prior payments or alleged loans during the relationship affect what a co-owner should receive in a property buyout during a partition case? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What happens in a partition mediation if the other co-owner doesn’t show up, and can we ask the court to move forward without rescheduling? NC

Surplus Funds Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What happens if I never received a letter or notice saying I have surplus funds? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What’s the difference between naming someone first versus as a successor on a power of attorney? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

What kind of lawyer should I talk to if a family member took money from me and I’m considering legal action? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

If I cut a child out of my will, can they still challenge it after I pass away? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

How do I remove one of my children from my will and leave everything to my other child? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Can I change my power of attorney right away to remove someone I no longer trust? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

If the house can’t be physically divided, can the court order it sold and the proceeds split? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

Jun 10, 2026

Does it matter that the property was left in a will but is being treated as outside the probate estate when deciding whether I can file for partition? NC