Is it true that if everything is in both the husband and wife's name that the surviving spouse gets everything.

If all of the assets were retitled joint with right of survivorship and if all of the beneficiaries on IRAs, Life Insurance, Annuities Checking,...

If I think I have a wrongful death suit; how would I go about finding a lawyer and would there be fees to be paid upfront?

I would recommend that you find a NC attorney. Many Personal Injury Attorneys work on a contingency fee, so there are usually no fees due up front,...

You are entitled to be reimbursed for the funeral. I suggest you hire an attorney immediately. This sounds like a very contentious situation, if...

My father, a North Carolina resident, passed away in August 2011. How long does the executor have to carry out his will?

It's time for you to hire an attorney in NC. It doesn't matter that your step mother doesn't like the terms of your father's will. His wishes need...

My friends husband died a couple of weeks ago, what legal steps does she need to do?

If everything was held joint with right of survivorship and there was no property in his name, then your friend may not need anything. However, if...

My grandfathers will in NC, how can I abstain a copy?

If Grandpa left a will leaving everything to his second wife, then she will legally receive everything. However, if he didn't leave a will, then...

My father recently provided me with a bill...and told me he wants it attached to his estate. But I'm not listed in his Will.

If your father loaned you $12,000.00 and such loan is not forgiven, by the terms of his will, at his death, then there may be a debt owed to the...

How can I protect my mothers assets?

The family and mother need to see an elder law attorney, immediately. There are things which can be done to protect her. If she is still legally...

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Question about a trust fund set up for a minor to be paid on 18th birthday, but minor passed away 8 wks away from 18th B-Day.

I'm sorry for all of your losses. If the family has reason to believe that your granddaughter's mother may be involved in the child's death, I...

Do I have to pay the estate back of a heir of the estate dies and I borrow money to cremate her?

When settling an estate a full accounting to the court is required. A personal representative is not typically allowed to take money from the...