Probate
5 Concerns for First-Time Executors
Many individuals have never served as executor before. A person serving as executor for the first time must manage the time demands…
Pros and Cons of Living Probate in North Carolina
Living probate legislation was passed in North Carolina almost two years ago. Living probate, a legal proceeding involving the court that occurs during…
North Carolina Small Estates Administration
Executors may discover throughout the course of estate administration that the value of the estate falls within North Carolina’s statutory threshold for…
First Forms for North Carolina Executors
Certain forms must be filed before an individual may begin serving as executor or administrator of an estate in North Carolina. Probate…
Factors That Affect Length of Probate
The duration of a North Carolina probate administration depends on a variety of factors. Simple estates may be settled in less than…
Important North Carolina Probate Forms
Executors must maintain records of accounting and other required documentation as part of their administrative duties. Failing to do so might result…
Managing Estate Assets
One of an executor’s many responsibilities is preserving estate assets until distribution. In order to manage estate assets, the executor must first access and…
Dealing With Creditors in NC Probate
Personal representatives and executors follow a state-mandated timeline for creditor notifications. When it comes to managing debts, including through approval or rejection of…
Estate Issues With DIY Deeds
Some estates involve property that has been titled or re-titled by a decedent who wrote their own property deed. Executors sometimes need…
3 Reasons Why an Executor May Resign
Occasionally an individual serving as executor of an estate in North Carolina must resign from their role. The executor must file a…
