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Can family carry out wishes if there is no signed will? | NC
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Q: How can a family member help carry out someone's wishes if they never signed a will? A: A family member cannot create a will for someone after that person has lost legal capacity or after they have died. If the person is still alive and of sound mind, the best help is practical help — arrange a private meeting with an estate planning attorney, make sure the person speaks for themselves, and…