The probate process can be a lengthy, and complex, process that involves legal and financial concepts with which the average person may not … [Read more...] about Do I need to retain an attorney if I am the Executor/Administrator of the estate?

When the decedent’s Last Will and Testament is submitted to the court for probate, any interested party has the right to challenge the … [Read more...] about What happens if someone challenges the Will?

The amount of time it takes to get through the probate process can vary; however, in North Carolina, creditors have 90 days after initial … [Read more...] about How long does probate take?

Although no two estates follow the exact same path through the probate process, there are some common steps, including: Identifying, … [Read more...] about What are some of the most common steps in the probate process?

If the decedent left behind a Will, the individual named as the Executor in the Will, after being appointed by the Court, oversees … [Read more...] about Who handles the probate of an estate?

When someone dies without leaving behind a valid Last Will and Testament, the individual is said to have died “intestate.” Dying intestate … [Read more...] about What happens if the decedent died without a Will?

One of the first things that must be done during the probate process is to determine which assets are probate assets and which assets are … [Read more...] about Do all assets go through the probate process?

Formal probate is not always required. It is only required if there are assets controlled by the Will. Often, a person who has received … [Read more...] about Is probate always required?

When an individual dies, that person leaves behind an estate consisting of all assets owned by the decedent at the time of death. Probate is … [Read more...] about What is probate?