Unless your ex-husband created a will after your divorce naming you as the Executrix, you cannot serve in this capacity. NC law assumes that most...

Both attorneys' answers are correct. What you have described is only the legally required probate process. Many people find having a probate lawyer...

If the check is payable to your mother's estate, the short answer is that an estate has to be created and the check will be treated as part of the...

Since your father did not list a beneficiary on his accounts and there is no Will, the solution is to open his estate under intestacy law (meaning,...

No, but your automobile liability insurance carrier will have a duty to defend you in this lawsuit by hirign a lawyer to defend you. You should...

I agree with Mr. Love. A probate lawyer can pursue legal action that will provide for your mother to inherit a substantial part of his assets as...

I agree with Attorney David's recommendation. I will suggest having an estate litigation/fiduciary litigation attorney to determine if there was an...

I agree with Mr. Love. There are too many variables for anyone to provide useful information without reviewing the full probate file. A local...

Most Wills provide for at least one backup Executor in the event that the first choice may have died, become incapacitated, or moved away so that...

Your wife's Will determines who will inherit the car solely in your late wife's name. If the only asset needing to be transferred and if the Will...