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Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if the other side claims they paid for improvements but cannot show the money came from their own account? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a bank provide tax forms issued to the deceased account holder directly to the estate, and what proof is needed? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What issues can the court decide in a partition action when the other side is also claiming missing items, rent, and damage to the home? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if I cannot find or access my parent's estate planning documents after they pass away? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Is a video will legally valid, and what happens if the court won’t accept it? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What can I do if a creditor is trying to take estate property while the estate is still being handled? - NC

May 25, 2026

What happens next in a wrongful death case after I provide the requested information? NC

May 25, 2026

How long does a wrongful death case usually take once the investigation information is complete? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How can I become the administrator of my parent's estate if other relatives are fighting me on it? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can witness statements, photos, text messages, and title records help prove what repairs were actually done and what property was removed? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I get a bank to release funds from an account tied to an estate when they keep asking for more forms? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How can I make sure a trusted person can talk to doctors and access medical information if I can’t communicate? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How long does it usually take to recover funds from a deceased person’s bank account when the bank keeps adding requirements? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I know whether my parent needs a simple trust amendment or a completely new trust? NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I update or replace an old will so it clearly reflects what I want now? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How can I challenge claims that we caused property damage or took items that we say were either replaced, left behind, or later thrown away? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

If a debt was canceled, does the estate still need to list it or take any action during probate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What do I do if my parent has not been buried yet because relatives are disputing who has authority to handle things? NC

May 25, 2026

What kinds of evidence are most important to prove fault and damages in a wrongful death case? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I make sure a check from a closed account is properly payable to the estate and not rejected during probate? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What can I do if I inherited property through a deceased parent's share and the other relatives will not give me information about it? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What records should I request from a retirement account provider when administering an estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I get a deceased person's tax documents for probate if the financial institution says only the executor can receive information? - NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I still close out an estate-related bank account if the paperwork was submitted but the bank says they never received it? NC