Unfortunately, there's no relief. However, for future reference, this result could have been avoided with pre-planning.

Why did my father not inherit the residence at the death of my mother?

Under NC Law, when someone doesn't specifically leave an estate plan designating ownership of real estate and property at their death, the state...

In NC:Mother died with assets less than $10K. She did name payable on death beneficiaries for life insurance policy & pension

Creditors can come back against beneficiary designated assets if money is owed by the deceased.

I wish to offer a signifcant sum of money to my son so that he and his spouse can purchase a home. Can my funds be protected?

There are strategies such as promissory notes, naming you on the deed, using a trust and other options. You would need to seek legal assistance.

My dad leaves his wife in charge of their bank accounts, bill pay, rental properties, investments, etc. he has just noticed hes

Your father needs an attorney. We're probably too far away, but someone from our office will call you.

As executor and equal in the inheritance, If there is disagreement on home use, as executor do I have power to make best choice

Your status as executor does not give you the authority to make sole decisions about the real estate owned jointly with your nephew. You will need...

What is the first thing to do (administration-wise), now that my dad passed away?

I'm sorry for your loss. The first thing you should do is hire a probate attorney. We handle matters for children who live outside of NC. Probate...

I own 50% of a house and my daughter and her husband own the half, I would like my other son to receive my half if I die.

It depends on how the deed is drafted whether you will be able to bequeath your 1/2 interest in the real estate at your death. If the deed gives...

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What must i do to retrieve my aunts belongings

This is an unfortunate story which is played out thousands of times a day in this country. Someone might have the best intent in the world. I'm...

Who gets the house when spouse dies and there are children from a previous marriage?

It depends on the how your spouse drafted the will and how the land was titled. If it was just in the deceased spouse's name and there wasn't a...