Estate Litigation
Dying Without a Will — NC Intestate Chart
Dying Without a Will in North Carolina In North Carolina, when you die without a will, it is known as having a dying “intestate”, meaning that a local probate court will appoint an administrator to distribute your assets according to the requirements of North Carolina probate law. They must follow state intestacy laws that try to…
Read MoreUnfinished Work of Famed Playwright to be Destroyed
It’s not always easy for the living to honor the wishes of the dead, and in this case, we may never know what Edward Albee was working on, if his wishes are carried out. Edward Albee was very specific in the directions included in his will, as reported in The New York Times in “Edward…
Read MorePrior Planning Prevents Poor Performance: That Goes for Estate Planning too!
How do you want to be remembered by your family? One way to be remembered in a positive light is to take the time to plan out how you want your assets and possessions to be distributed. You may only need a will, or you might need estate tax strategies or succession planning for a…
Read MoreEntertainer’s Estate, Rapper Head to Court
Prince’s estate files lawsuit against Jay Z. As speculation mounts over how Prince’s estate will pay what is expected to be a sizeable estate bill, the estate has begun a legal fight against a rapper’s company, according to TMZ in “Prince to Jay Z No Free Rides in My Little Red Corvette … Record Label…
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