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Managing Estate Assets
Posted on: May 8th, 2017
Executors must preserve estate assets until distribution. Overseeing estate assets could be a burden for executors, particularly if the decedent bequeathed out-of-state property or unique assets. ...
Dealing With Creditors in NC Probate
Posted on: May 5th, 2017
Personal representatives and executors follow a state-mandated timeline for creditor notifications. When it comes to managing debts, including through approval or rejection of creditor claims, the executor’s duties become more complicated....
Estate Issues With DIY Deeds
Posted on: May 4th, 2017
Oftentimes individuals and couples attempt to minimize estate planning costs by downloading do-it-yourself wills and property deed templates. DIY estate planning notoriously causes costly, time-demanding administrative burdens on executors and does not guarantee the decedent’s wishes will be carried out. ...
3 Reasons Why an Executor May Resign
Posted on: April 12th, 2017
Occasionally an executor must resign from their role. In North Carolina, the executor must file a formal petition with the clerk of court stating the reason(s) for resignation....
5 Considerations for Rental Property in Probate
Posted on: April 6th, 2017
Whether it’s a single property or multiple homes, rental property in probate poses a few concerns. Discussed below are five issues that must be addressed if a decedent owned rental property....
Out-of-State Property in North Carolina Probate
Posted on: January 24th, 2017
The executor must inventory and evaluate all personal property, vehicles, and assets that pass through probate. However, if the decedent held property outside of North Carolina, those assets must follow the laws present in the alternate jurisdiction....