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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

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if a co-heir or co-signer is slow to sign or notarize the documents the bank requires? - NC

Estate Planning Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can successor trustees sell a house titled in the trust without going through probate? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Do I have the right to sell my interest in inherited property if the other co-owners refuse to cooperate? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What happens if I inherited a share of property and the other owners keep sending me tax bills? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can I get out of co-owning inherited property when I do not live in the same state? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a law firm get a decedent's retirement account tax records with a signed authorization from the executor? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What documents should an estate provide to show the court that a creditor’s claim is no longer owed? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a creditor still file a claim in probate after it has stopped collecting on the account? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What is an affidavit of domicile, and why would a bank require it before releasing estate funds? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How do I confirm whether a deceased person's account had any reportable distributions before closing the estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

What can I do if a financial institution says no tax forms were issued for certain years after someone passed away? NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

Can a co-owner claim I owe rent for living in the property after the decedent died if I had permission to be there and never changed the locks or blocked access? - NC

May 25, 2026

How do I gather and share the documents or records you need for a wrongful death claim? - NC

Partition Action Q&A Series

May 25, 2026

How are claims of property damage or “waste” handled in a partition dispute if the other side doesn’t have photos, receipts, or other proof? - NC