Probate is a term that often comes up in discussions about estate planning and the distribution of assets after someone passes away. If you have been named as an heir, beneficiary or an executor of a loved one’s estate, you may be asking yourself, “What is probate?” At Carolina Estate […]
There is a common misconception that having a will automatically eliminates the need for probate. This article will highlight the importance of probate in North Carolina, even with a valid will. What is Probate? First, probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed, and their […]
An estate dispute is a disagreement, argument, or controversy about the money and other property owned by a person at the time of their death. Estate disputes can impact the probate process, causing delays, increased costs, and emotional strain on all parties involved. In North Carolina, these disputes can take various […]
Probate, or Estate Administration, is the complicated legal process of settling someone’s affairs after their death. During probate, the court system uses a process to determine that a will is legally valid before the person’s valuables can be distributed. In North Carolina, probate typically involves seven distinct stages. If you […]
When a loved one passes away, the thought of honoring their final wishes is often on everyone’s mind. You might find yourself remembering final wishes they had shared with you prior to their passing. There may even be a Last Will and Testament expressing what those wishes were. However, you […]