North Carolina law does not require an executor be a resident of the state. However, there are certain restrictions the state imposes on...

First, the transfer was made beyond the 5 year look-back period. Also, there is not an open estate and currently in NC Medicaid Asset Recovery is...

Can I get a Letter of Testamentary without going through a lawyer?

Most clerk of court offices have someone in the estates department who will meet with you for an intake appointment. In simple estates, they may...

Is there a time limit for a Trustee to notify a beneficiary of Settlors death of an Irrevocable Trust ?

I'm not aware of a specific time limit to notify a beneficiary of the settlor's death who created an irrevocable trust. However, it would not be...

You most likely have 3 years from the date of your grandmother's death pursuant to NCGS 36C-6-604. However, in some circumstances you'd only have...

Will I receive a Medicaid estate recovery request in North Carolina?

Probably not. North Carolina law authorizes the NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) to file a claim against the probate estate of a person who...

Accuse of having underage porn on my PC. NEVER HAPPEN! I volunteer my PC to be check, Its been over a year, no computer?

You have a reasonable expectation of privacy in your personal computer. However, if you voluntarily gave it over to authorities to be searched,...

Can I file a contempt of court motion of visitation in North Carolina?

Yes. You can file a motion for contempt or a motion for show cause. If one party is clearly violating something in a court order, they can be...

Whay is parental alienation? How is it used and proved?

Parental alienation is most commonly found when one parent isolates the child from the other parent. When one parent keeps the child from the...