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Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

How do I track down other insurance or financial products that may belong to a deceased person's estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

What should I do if the insurance company says it cannot find a policy in its system? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Can an estate representative ask an insurance company to confirm whether the decedent had a policy? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

How can I find out whether a deceased person had a life insurance policy through a company or one of its partners? - NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Can the heirs sell inherited property once probate transfers title to them? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Do I need a separate closing or title company after the probate process puts the property in the heirs' names? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

What happens if a title search finds problems with family property that has passed down through generations? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Can a property sale move forward before probate is finished and title is transferred to the heirs? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

How do I buy or assign a deal on inherited property that still has to go through probate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

How can I get estate assets released to the beneficiary? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Can another attorney help me distribute estate assets if one law firm will not take the case? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

What do I need to do if estate property is being held up before it can be given to the beneficiary? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Can a retirement company require its own death claim form even after I send letters of administration and a death certificate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

Who is allowed to request retirement account records on behalf of an estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

What happens if the primary beneficiary is also deceased and the estate is trying to claim the account? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

How do I get account statements and a confirmation of no activity for a deceased person's retirement account? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 14, 2026

What documents do I need to collect retirement account funds for an estate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

How can my family handle a deceased parent's house and vehicle when some assets already passed by beneficiary designation? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

What happens if a parent had a will but the house was never retitled after death? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

Can a surviving spouse transfer a deceased spouse's vehicle without going through full probate? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

Do we have to open probate to transfer inherited real estate that was left to a spouse in a will? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

Can a bank refuse to discuss a deceased person's account with a law firm even after receiving letters of administration and a signed authorization? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

Can an estate administrator authorize a lawyer or legal assistant to request records without being on the call? NC

Probate Q&A Series · Jun 13, 2026

What can I do if a financial institution says it cannot confirm the status of an estate document request without the executor on the line? NC

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