In general, North Carolina law requires that 2 witnesses watch the person sign the will. An Estate Planning lawyer will have those 2 witnesses...

What if a Credit Union refuses to release funds for probate upon receiving the Affidavit of Collection?

Ms. Coleman and Mr. Love are correct. I agree that you should work with a Probate Attorney to sort out these issues. As you will have notice from...

My ex husband recently passed, and his girlfriend is refusing to give my daughters anything of his including his ashes,,,,,,

Mr. Love is correct. Since your ex-husband was not married, his girlfriend has no legal rights to any of his property nor to keep his ashes. If...

Does a will override a deed to my husband with my mother in law having life estate?

I am assuming that the deed has already been filed. If your mother-in-law filed a deed where she kept ownership of her land until her death (i.e.,...

Mr. Begley is correct. A family member can serve as a valid witness for a will under North Carolina law; however, they cannot also receive any gift...

Can a will be probated in NC if the witnesses are family members, such as a brother, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, or grandchild?

The Last Will and Testament should provide the answer to your question. The Will should state the person who the maker of the Will prefers to...

How to become a POA/executor of estate?

I agree with Mr. Robinson. You should contact a North Carolina probate attorney. First, I think that what you are actually thinking of becoming...

He long do i have to file will probate for my. deceased brother

It is more of a question of locating the necessary documents before opening up the estate. These items will be helpful or required to open up the...

How long do you have to be married to get Spouse assets?

Yes. Under North Carolina law, a surviving spouse is entitled to 15% of the deceased spouse's net assets if they were married less than 5 years.

I am a beneficiary of my fathers revocable trust. He has passed away & I'd like to know my legal rights. Do I need an Ill. atty?

From your posting, I think you are dealing with a trust that was not created under North Carolina law, but under Illinois law. I will suggest...