Probate
Problems With Digital Assets in NC Probate
Online accounts and digital assets are a growing concern in estate administration. Depending on the decedent’s personal or professional interests, they could have substantial…
Why an Executor Might Need Probate Counsel in North Carolina
While an executor must take an inventory of the decedent’s estate, notify creditors, calculate and pay taxes, and oversee other estate administration…
Refusing to Serve as Executor in North Carolina
Many people might feel proud to be selected to serve as executor of a loved one’s estate. Generally, an individual chooses an…
Refusing to Serve as Executor in North Carolina
Many people might feel proud to be selected to serve as executor of a loved one’s estate. Generally, an individual chooses an…
‘Living Probate’ Now Possible in NC
Probate is often a time-consuming process that could require several months, or even years, to complete. Probate proceedings could be further lengthened…
Changes to North Carolina Trust Code Affect Estate Planning
In August 2015, the Act to Amend the Law Governing Estate Planning and Fiduciaries (Senate Bill 336) was enacted to modify North Carolina’s Uniform…
Timeshares in Estate Planning
Many of the clients our estate planning attorneys in Chapel Hill serve own property in multiple states, and some of the properties are…
Chatham County, NC Estate Administration Changes
The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court recently released updates to estate administration rules. We provide a link to the official changes…
Locate a Will: Access a Safe-Deposit Box in North Carolina
In addition to in-home fireproof safes, a common place for families to store important documents is a safe-deposit box at their bank….
First Steps for Executors in North Carolina
In most cases of estate administration in North Carolina, an executor is aware of their appointment before the decedent passes away. Occasionally,…
