Does real estate from a Living Trust have to go through probate?

The beauty of real estate held in the name of a living trust is that it avoids probate. Since the four children were named as the beneficiaries the...

Can an estate go through probate proceedings without a will?

In NC if the estate was assigned an administrator then it is being handled through the court. When a person dies without a will, NC law takes over...

Is a probate necessary when there is jus a rundown house with a lil property, and very few bills, this person had no will ?

In NC, if the will doesn't specifically designate whom the house goes to, the house vests in the legal heirs, without probate. If you own 50% of...

30 year old father of a 2 year old dies in car accident. Had no will but did have life ins with 2 yr old as beneficary.

An administration needs to be opened through the NC Courts in the county where your fiance' died. Your son and any other children your fiance' had...

With only multiple bank/ira accounts, but 8 children dividing all moneys according to the will, is probate still required?

Neither an executor or probate is needed to transfer assets which have designated beneficiaries such as IRAs and Bank Accounts. So, to answer your...

How do I fill out the final probate papers? I'm not sure about some of the terminology used.

I would recommend that you see an attorney if you don't know how to fill out the final probate papers. Things have to be perfect to finalize an...

Brother in law passed away with leaving property and 20,000 in profit sharing.does she get his estate with no will.

I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law's passing and the circumstances which led you to ask this question. Unfortunately, if your...

Funeral arrangements for unmarried woman

If your mother doesn't designate in advance how she wants her funeral arrangements handled, morally you might feel compelled to make such...

I am a widow. if i remarry will i be responsible for medical and/or any debts for my husband after we marry?

Great and sensible question. If you remarry in NC with a prenuptial agreement you will still be responsible for your spouse's medical bills and...

I'm sorry about your loss. When someone dies without a will in NC the state has laws that are in place which state how the estate will pass....