My dad had a living trust and left everything to his grandkids and didn't leave his children anything at all,

Anyone can leave anything they want to anyone or anything they want in their estate plan. The only person in NC who can't be disinherited is a...

In NC, if I sign a paper releasing the executors from any further responsibility, can I sue for the rest of my inheritance later

Do not sign a release- a release will prevent you from further action. The fee should not be assessed against the beneficiary, it should be...

Can a husband give another woman half of everything in a will, without having been divorced? It is a 58 year old marriage.

In addition to the other answers, remember that all jointly held property between spouses goes to the surviving spouse. The only property which may...

If you tear a will in half does that mean it's void.

If your mom has dementia and is at the point where she is incompetent tearing up a will may be disputed. If she drafted a new will, competency is...

Our mother has severe dementia. She refused to put her house or anything else in our names (my sister and I)

Your family needs to seek the advice of an Elder Law Attorney. A guardianship may be necessary to protect your mother and her belongings, if she...

To get a copy of the will first contact the probate clerk in the county where the death occurred to see if it was filed and if you can get a copy....

Why would a poa be denied when saleing mothers home to pay for her care

It's possible that the POA does not have the language necessary to perfect the sale or it may be an older document or a document which wasn't filed...

I live in NY and need an attorney to help settle an estate that is to be split 5 way and the executor is doing nothing.

You need a probate attorney in NC to represent the heirs and contest your sibling's management of the estate.

Do I need a NY attorney in order to transfer my biological father from a nursing facility in NY. to live here with me in NC?

You need a NC Elder Law Attorney to assist with this type of interstate planning.

I'm listed on the power of attorney papers as the alternate. My dad is unable to serve, but won't sign it to me until he wantsto

Your mother can prepare a new POA if she's still competent. If not, and your dad isn't able to assist your mom, a guardianship procedure may be...