Assuming the document meets the legal requirements of a valid will, and the probate court thus admits this document to probate as a Will, there a...

The answer depends on what your father owned and how it was titled. For example, did he and his 2nd wife own a house together - most likely the...

If the annuity company refuses to pay out according to your mother' 2021 beneficiary change, you should meet with a litigation attorney who...

In this situation, you would need to file a special proceeding case to have the court order the sale of the house and the splitting of the net sale...

In general, the estate of the beneficiary will still own whatever the person inherits. There could be an exception if there is a Will with a...

Paying taxes on real estate does not create ownership in the real estate. From your post, I take it that there was no probate after your uncle...

In addition to Mr. Harkess' well-informed recommendation, your grandmother will want to consider if transferring the house to you right now is in...

I agree with Attorney David. Assuming your mother was unmarried at the time of her death and was the sole owner of the real estate, each of her...

Due to your late wife not having a Will, Intestacy law does control who inherits. First, if you and she were the owner of your house together, the...

If your father died without a Will, then North Carolina intestacy law governs who inherits. That would be his wife and his children (or...