Can a living trust buy a house?

I agree with Attorney Price and would just add that, generally speaking, a transfer of ownership or title with the intention to avoid creditors may...

I am the executor of my fathers will, the will has been probated. Now I am told that I need a letter of testimony of estate

Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration if there was not a will) are issued for the purpose of establishing and proving that the...

Who is responsible for paying property taxes of deceased?

Yes, there is a statutory order for the payment of claims and known debts. Generally, taxes are paid before unsecured creditors. Consult with an...

How to sell estate items to heirs in NC, to cover bills left by the estate.

Yes, be sure to pay creditors first according to their appropriate classification. Depending on the type of bill/claim, you may have options...

As Attorney Radadia pointed out, a person's residuary estate is everything that is left over after specific gifts of property are given. This can...

My siblings and cousins inherited property. My siblings and I would like for our interest/percentage to go to another cousin.

In addition to what the others have contributed, you may have two other options available. First, if there has been a challenge to the will then a...

My husband died, an I responsible for his medical bills, and credit card bills?

I agree with Attorney Whittaker, his estate will be liable for any debts owed. However, if there are not enough funds in the estate to satisfy...

Need guidance in putting items in a trust. What form do I use in NC?

As Attorney O'Brien noted, many types of property and assets can be placed into a trust. It is important to have an attorney draft the trust as...

Mom and my name with her having right of survivorship is on her deed to her condo. If she dies can I immediately move into house

In North Carolina, when two or more people own real estate as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship and a joint owner passes away, the ...

My will is outdated because I am divorced and it lists ex as receiving assets. Can I nullify it without creating a new one?

I agree with the others, having a codicil (or an amendment to your will to make necessary changes) done should not be too costly for an attorney to...