Free Estate Information Guide
Keep track of your estate assets for future generations. Get this instant downloadable PDF you can print and bind to use as a tool for your family’s legacy.
FREE ESTATE INFORMATION GUIDE
Keep track of your estate assets for future generations. Get this instant downloadable PDF you can print and bind to use as a tool for your family’s legacy. .
North Carolina Special Proceedings to Sell Real Property
Often, a person will die and leave behind real property, such as a home or land. Sometimes, that person will have debts or claims against their estate that cannot be paid unless the property is sold to create funds. It is important to note, however, that in many...
Submitting a Probate Inventory of Estate Assets
Three months after an estate has been opened, the Court will require a Probate Inventory to be submitted. The Inventory is a precise list of estate assets. To figure out what the assets are, you will need to figure out what the decedent owned at the time of their...
Power of Attorney for Inmates in North Carolina
A Durable General Power of Attorney (often referred to as a "Power of Attorney") could be the solution for an inmate who wants to make sure that their affairs are maintained. At the same time, they are not in a position to manage their affairs. Life is full of...
Register Today While Space is Available for “Prepare, Don’t Predict”. Free Event on January 29th in Cary, NC
Event Video Transcript Hi, I'm Chris Wilms. I'm one of the attorneys at Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna. I'm pleased to talk to you today about an event coming up called Prepare, Don't Predict. It's at an awesome location called Spaceworks in Cary. It's on January 29th at...
Ancillary and Domiciliary Estates in North Carolina
Many people own property and owe debts in more than one state. When a person who owns property in more than one state passes away, two different probate proceedings are necessary: a domiciliary proceeding and an ancillary proceeding. A domiciliary proceeding is the...
Estate Planning Changes When There is a Life-Changing Event
Estate planning is the process of developing a strategy for the care and management of your estate if you become incapacitated or pass away. One purpose of estate planning is to minimize costs, including taxes imposed on gifts and probate court costs. A solid estate...
Sterilization of Intellectually Disabled Wards Under Guardianship
For mentally incapable persons, it is standard for the Courts to appoint a guardian to take care of the person (the Ward) and make decisions that are in their best interest. However, what happens when a guardian decides that a procedure that may result in...
Laws of Intestate Succession
If your loved one has passed away, the court or other organizations may ask you whether they died testate or intestate.You may already be overwhelmed dealing with the grieving process and having complicated and unfamiliar vocabulary thrown at you just makes it more...
The Importance of Having the Original Will Document
When someone passes away and a client seeks our help in handling the final affairs of their loved one, one of the first questions we ask is whether the deceased person had a Will. So often, the answer is yes, and then the client shows us the Will. A lot of the time...
Compelling Property Held By Someone
Many families have conflicts, and when a loved one dies, that conflict can be exacerbated. When it comes time to handle the decedent’s estate, an inventory of all personal property must be taken to report to the Court. Sometimes, disgruntled family members take it...
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