My father left his house to me and my sister. However, 75% is supposed to be for me and 25% for her. Because she feels that was unfair, she’s fighting with me about selling the house. An example of the estate planning issue of treating heirs equally rather than equitably.
The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it’s the reality many families will face. It is a process that can function well for some small estates.
The thought of going through probate in Mecklenburg County can strike fear in the hearts of most people, and with good reason. The time it
One of the main benefits of estate and trust planning according to lawyers in Mecklenburg County is the avoidance of probate proceedings. But what does
When planning your estate it is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate is the process through which a court oversees
Just as making a will without the help of a qualified attorney can be dangerous, trying to change an existing will on your own can
Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s property (the “estate”) after death. If the person had a will, the will goes
When you hear the word “probate,” you probably think of probate court. Many of us associate probate court with a long, drawn out, costly process,
