My dad recently passed, he left a will and my middle brother executor, there are 3 of us kids.

You need your own attorney to make sure that your brother honors the terms in your father's estate plan. We see cases all the time where...

What are the stipulations for will distribution in NC?

There is no set time limit for probate. Some people find it beneficial to hire their own counsel to try to find out why the matter is taking so...

I have a question regarding estate planning.

The answer to your question depends on a multitude of facts. What size is your estate? Are your children in good relationships? Are they good with...

Do Power of attorney need to change to trustee for executing will, financial decisions, actions including distribution of funds.

When someone dies their power of attorney document ceases to work. Instead, similar duties are given to the person(s) named on the will or...

How do I avoid a gift tax?

I agree with Michael. However, another issue was in your question; giving the money to you and your fiancé. What if the marriage for some reason...

Even though David may never return home, there may be a strategy to protect the home from estate recovery. I don't recommend that you sell it, but...

Please see an Elder Care Lawyer. If you sell a car you need to get fair market value, or the sale will be considered a partial gift which will...

As adminstrator of my father estate may i pay claims submitted by family members

The best thing you can do is hire an attorney. There is a pecking order and system for paying claims. Money owed pursuant to a divorce can be...

My brother passed away before our mother's estate was finalized. Does the remainder of his share of the estate stay in the Estat

In NC, since your brother survived your mother his share belongs to his estate, unless there was wording in the document that he had to survive...

Here's my situation: There is me, my sister and a brother. Our mom recently passed away w/o a will. We live in NC. If one of us

Once your Mom passed legally you and your siblings became her heirs at law. It is likely court administration will be needed, unless all of her...