Probate
The Challenges of Probate Without a Will in North Carolina
It’s a common scenario: life goes by so fast that sometimes, creating a will gets pushed to the back burner. The implications? A more intricate probate process. However, with the right guidance, you can navigate this complex situation smoothly. We are your partners in understanding and managing probate without a will. Reach out to us…
Read MoreUnderstanding Probate: Why You Might Want to Avoid It
Probate is a legal mechanism meant to distribute a person’s estate to their heirs after that person’s demise. On the surface, it appears as a simple process involving the identification of assets, settling of any claims, and finally, distribution of the remaining assets. However, the underlying complexity often compels individuals to explore alternatives. This article…
Read MoreWhat is Probate Administration and How Does It Work?
After someone dies, the legal process begins to substantiate their will and determine who receives the assets of the deceased person’s estate. In many cases, the court must appoint a representative for the deceased person to gather the deceased person’s assets, pay debts and handle the distribution of property to the heirs. The court-supervised administration…
Read MoreWhat We All Need to Know About Wills
We’ve all seen it happen and heard the horror stories. The unfortunate examples of the unexpected happenings that devastate lives and ruin finances. And yet so many of us resist, or procrastinate the establishment of a will. We all know the inevitability of our mortality and yet it still seems that many Americans simply find…
Read MoreWhat is Probate
Probate is the legal process used to settle a deceased person’s estate. The process is overseen by the judge of the probate court. In North Carolina, the probate judge is the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the deceased had personal residence at the time of his death. The probate process…
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