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Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Do I still have to do creditor notice and wait for the creditor claim period if the only potential asset is a lawsuit settlement? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How long does a partition action usually take and what factors make it take longer? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What can I do if the other co-administrator has control of estate property and won’t share information about assets like jewelry or a vehicle? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What happens if a retirement plan shows no distributions and no tax forms were issued during the years the estate needs? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What happens if an estate is closed and a creditor comes forward later? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What happens if an estate cannot be closed because real property is still being marketed for sale? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Does being the person handling a deceased parent’s estate affect my ability to reinstate the mortgage or stop the foreclosure? NC

May 26, 2026

How long does it usually take to get a settlement check after I sign the release for the insurance company? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What is the difference between my sibling’s final income matters and income that belongs to the estate after death? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How do I find out what happened to missing or unclear pension funds after a parent passes away? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How does having a public administrator for the estate affect paying the mortgage and handling the bank account money? - NC

May 26, 2026

Can the settlement check be made payable to my attorney’s office instead of directly to me? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Has a personal representative been appointed for the estate yet? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Who is the correct person at the firm to speak with about this estate matter? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

If the estate’s probate attorney says representing me would be a conflict, what kind of attorney should I hire to bring a claim about missing estate assets? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How do I get a simple will done if I’ve never made one before? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What happens if my sibling does not sign and return probate documents? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Can I finish distributing one estate before opening an ancillary estate for property in another state? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What happens if the probate clerk questions an accounting because one estate paid expenses related to another estate? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How do I resign as co-administrator, and what happens to the estate case after I step down? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

What should I say at the first foreclosure hearing if I’m trying to sell the property and I just hired a lawyer to file a partition case? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

How long does it usually take to get a hearing scheduled in a partition action once everyone has been served? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Do I have to file an annual accounting if the estate is still open because estate property has not been sold yet? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 26, 2026

Can I stop a foreclosure sale by paying the past-due amount right before the auction happens? NC