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Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Who do I contact at a financial institution to report a death and start the estate process for the person’s accounts? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How long does it usually take to finish probate when there is real estate involved? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What do we need to confirm before closing a parent's estate? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I buy out my siblings’ shares of an inherited house even if one sibling refuses to sign anything? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I properly show unclaimed property received by the estate and then document the distribution in a final accounting? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I demand accounting records and supporting documents from a sibling who is handling trust property? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Who is responsible for rent and property taxes when a sibling's business is leasing property that was left to me in a trust? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I email signed probate documents first and mail the originals later? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Do probate documents have to be notarized before they are filed with the court? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I get letters of administration for a loved one's estate? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if a trust says property should pass to me, but a sibling keeps managing it after the loan is paid off? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I challenge a sibling's handling of trust property when the trust was created in one state and the property is in another state? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How can I enforce my rights under a parent's trust when a sibling is still controlling the property and business? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I show that a creditor claim was paid from the estate account if the creditor will not sign a satisfaction? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What documents should my parent have ready before the first estate-planning meeting? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I use a power of attorney so someone can cash a check for me if I become incapacitated? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

If I want to leave a cashier’s check to someone, what happens if I die before it’s cashed? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I use an affidavit to document payment of a claim during estate administration? NC

May 25, 2026

What should I do if my doctor orders an MRI while my case is still being negotiated? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I be on the call with my parent when we discuss the will and planning options? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if an estate paid a claim but there is no signed satisfaction from the creditor? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I choose an executor and a backup executor for my will, and what happens if my first choice can’t serve? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

If I receive a check or other money payable to the estate, what am I supposed to do with it? NC

May 25, 2026

Do I need to tell the insurance adjuster about new treatment and possible surgery right away? - NC