Do I have the right to contest the will?

You may contest the will. However, wills may be changed throughout one's life as long as competency and undo influence is not an issue. If you...

Your trust from Florida should work in North Carolina. However, the ancillary documents need to be changed from Florida to North Carolina. The...

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Is it a legal requirement to probate a will in North Carolina if everything is left to spouse?

If all accounts and real estate go directly to the surviving spouse, probate is not required. However, probate will stop the claims of creditors,...

Amendment 1 was passed in NC....we are wondering what are our rights for making a living will, life insurance, and last will?

It is unclear how the amendment is going to effect wills. It is possible that there will be some challenges which will make it to the courts...

If a single man dies without will & beneficiary is underage, how can his immediate family get the funds from the state to bury

When someone dies without an estate plan and the family needs money to bury them, many times the immediate family will pay for the funeral and...

Power of attorney not honored at assisted living

I can't tell from your question what transpired or what wishes the facility failed to keep private. However, in NC, if a person is still competent,...

Would I have to pay estate taxes on what my wife leaves behind?

Estate taxes are dependent on the size of the estate and the recipient. Since you are a spouse, it is unlikely that you will have estate tax....

Do I need a lawyer

Your next step is to check and see what the denial letter states about further action. If another hoop needs to be jumped makes sure you file...

House left to brother and sister, brother dies before will is in effect...does sister get the house or split @ bro beneficery?

If someone passed and left a home to a son and daughter and then the son died, the son's interest would pass by the terms of son's will. However,...

Do I have to keep formal records of how I spend money "gifted" to me by my elderly father so he can get Medicaid one day?

You need to see an elder law attorney immediately. If you were my client I would need to get a great deal of information from you to give you the...