I am sorry for your loss. The funds and other assets in an estate are to be used ONLY to pay the estate's legitimate costs of administration and...

I recieved a letter from UPRR stating they have been retained by the transfer agent to contact beneficiaries of assets

I have dealt with UPRR in the past. They appear to be a private company that assist with the transfer of assets (mostly stocks) from decedents to...

Does my husband have the right to a copy of his parents wills?

I am sorry that your husband is dealing with the loss of two parents and now a recalcitrant brother. If your husband knows that his parents had...

As executrix of my father's estate I need to handle a royalty contract for 1 book he authored and another he co-authored.

While these actions might be do-able, that doesn't mean that they are advisable or correct. I don't think that you should entertain the notion of...

My mother and brother both live/lived in NC My brother passed away owing my mother $ for loans, How do I file to get them back

When a person (decedent) dies owing money to another (a creditor), the creditor can file a claim against the decedent's Estate. The Executor must...

If my husband cannot appear in court can I go in his place with Power of Attorney?

Absolutely not. In order to represent someone in court, you must have a license to practice law, not a power of attorney. I'm afraid that you'll...

Can my sister challenge her Mother's will?

My colleague is correct. Your sister can certainly challenge your mother's Will (called a caveat action in North Carolina). Pursuing such actions...

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How can I find a good estate lawyer to handle my grandmother's will in my area who's not too expensive ?

In smaller towns and cities, most attorneys are generalists -- they tend not to focus on a particular area of law; therefore, if you are acquainted...

What the process of filing for Guardianship for elder parent finance and asset?

You should consider guardianship if and only if your mother is truly incompetent and incapable of managing her affairs. As a Clerk in my county...

If I was included in my mother's will, why wasn't I contacted? My sister was the beneficiary on her insurance

My colleagues have already given you some good advice. I write to add a few points. In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court is...