I live in NC but need estate planning advice for my parents, who live in SC. Do I have to find a SC lawyer?

I would recommend that you use a S.C. Elder Law Attorney, unless you decide to move your parents to NC, so that you would be closer to them. If so,...

As the executor of the estate of my mother, can I hire an attorney to take over the responsibility?

Lawyers often serve in just the capacity you are inquiring about. The home will legally pass to you as well as any accounts or assets which name...

Just got a Medicaid lien for my fatherinlaw who passed 04/2010. There are no assets. What to do?

They are not asking for just the money paid to the nursing home, they are searching for any available assets to pay the outstanding lien for your...

On Property Powers of Attorney NC only requires that the signature be notarized by a NC Notary. The Health Care Power of Attorney requires a NC...

My deceased parents have 3 real estate properties. No will, is now in probate court.Do all propeerty have to be sold and split?

In NC, when there is debt, and there are not other assets, the real-estate may have to be sold. Depending on the situation, if the court finds it...

Is there such a thing as a short-term "life-estate" that would last for a pre-determined time?

I would suggest a trust. The house would be held in trust for five years, after your death, for your husband to use, provided he pays for the...

Can 2nd wife do this? Can we contest?

This is a difficult situation. If your uncle didn't leave legal instructions about his wish to be buried in NC with the rest of his family and his...

How do I find out if I am still Durable POA for my mom?

This document is required to be filed at the court house in the county where your mother resides. The records of all such recordings are kept...

What type of paperwork in North Carolina do you need to return someone's personal property if they are in a nursing home?

Please contact the person or her power of attorney to arrange to transfer the possessions back to their owner. No legal paperwork is needed.

Is there anyway I can get my fathers business back from my brother?

Please see a probate attorney as soon as possible and handle this matter through the system. When someon dies, if the business, assets and real...