The person creating the trust (trustor, grantor, settlor) needs to sign the trust agreement. Yes, it should be notarized. Beneficiaries do not need...

Has your sister been appointed by the Clerk of Court as administrator of the estate? As a sibling, the Clerk would have expected you to renounce...

In short: it depends. And there are too many factors and hypotheticals to discuss here. To get to a solid and satisfactory answer about what rights...

I agree with Mr. Love that rarely will an estate remain open 20 years. If the estate were administered and closed 20-or-so years ago, you will need...

First, you should contact an attorney to schedule a live consultation immediately. As you may have seen from the "Partition Proceedings Summons"...

An adult adjudicated incompetent in North Carolina retains the right to marry. As his parent and guardian, you would certainly have concerns about...

My condolences for your loss and for the tough situation you find yourself in. You definitely need to consult an attorney because there are several...

Wills are NOT recorded documents, like deeds for example. You will not be able to search public records for the will, unless it was filed with the...

There are several things happening here, but there's a lot missing from your description. Is your sister living there under a lease? Did your...

In general, the answer to your question is "yes." If your father's will left your father's interest in the real property to you and your brother,...

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