Probate

Most people, at some point in their life, become involved in the probate of a Last Will and Testament. If that time has come for you, and it is the first time you have been directly involved in the probate process, you are probably unsure of what to expect. What happens during the probate of a Will depends, to some extent, on what your role in the probate process is. While the basic …  read more

There is a very good likelihood that you will have a need to know what the duties and responsibilities of an Executor are at some point in your life. That need may spring up because you are notified that you are the Executor of the estate of someone who recently died. If not then, you will still have a need to know so that you are sure to appoint the right person to the position of …  read more

Although we have one of the best legal systems in the world in the United States, it can be challenging to navigate for someone who is unfamiliar with it. It can be particularly difficult to try and learn the ins and outs of the legal system if your involvement in the system is related to the probate of an estate. If you are involved in the probate of an estate, that typically means that …  read more

The loss of a family member or close loved one is usually followed by a period of grief and often confusion. The emotional impact of the decedent’s death may not be all you have to worry about if you recently lost someone close to you. There is also a practical, or legal, aspect to a death that must also be addressed.  Specifically, the estate will likely be required to go through the …  read more

Like many people, you have likely heard of probate; however, you may have only a vague idea of what happens during the probate of an estate. While you may never need to know about other areas of the law, it is important that you learn more than the basics about the area of probate law because you may one day be involved in the probate of a loved one’s estate. Even if you manage to avoid …  read more

The loss of a family member or close loved one is a time filled with grief and heightened emotions for everyone involved. In the midst of all those emotions it may be difficult to think about the practical and legal ramifications of the decedent’s death; however, someone needs to do so. If you have been elected to address the legal aspect of your loved one’s death, that means you will be …  read more

For the average person, navigating the court system can be frustrating and intimidating. Which court handles which type of cases? How do you know where to file documents? What is the proper route to accomplish your goal? These are just a few of the common questions people have when dealing with the court system. Unless you are an attorney, or work in the court system, it may seem …  read more

Most people have never read anything about probate avoidance in North Carolina, and know little about the topic. While the idea of probate, and probate courts, is not exactly an exciting topic for discussion, understanding the basic ideas surrounding this important area of the law is valuable, especially if you are thinking of creating an estate plan. Most people who create plans in the …  read more