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10 Examples of Executor Misconduct in North Carolina

10 Examples of Executor Misconduct in North Carolina

Estate Administration

The role of an executor is a crucial one when it comes to settling an estate. Executors have a legal and ethical responsibility to carry out the deceased’s wishes. They manage estate assets and distribute property to beneficiaries. Unfortunately, there are cases...
Communicating With Beneficiaries As An Executor

Communicating With Beneficiaries As An Executor

Estate Administration

It is not easy handling estate administration. You have a responsibility to ensure that the process goes smoothly. If you’re an executor not communicating with beneficiaries, everyone involved in the probate process may feel worried and on edge. However...
Executor vs Trustee: What’s the Difference?

Executor vs Trustee: What’s the Difference?

Estate Administration, Estate Planning

When someone dies, their estate’s assets and debts must be settled. This process can be complex, so choosing the right person to handle your assets is essential. Both executors and trustees have a legal obligation to distribute assets to beneficiaries. However,...
Duties of a Personal Representative vs Executor in North Carolina

Duties of a Personal Representative vs Executor in North Carolina

Estate Administration

When a loved one dies, the process of settling their estate can be confusing. This is because many terms used by the judicial system may be unfamiliar to those who don’t know probate law. In this blog post, we will look at the duties of a personal representative...
Who Inherits If There is No Will in North Carolina?

Who Inherits If There is No Will in North Carolina?

Estate Administration

When someone dies without a will in North Carolina, the court looks to state law about next of kin order to determine who inherits what. This can be a difficult time for a loved one, and you may not know what to expect. Let’s explore the next of kin order and how the...
Does an Executor have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries?

Does an Executor have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries?

Estate Administration

If you are the beneficiary to a will, you may wonder if the executor is doing their duty as the fiduciary. Are they properly handling the estate’s inventory process? Settling an estate in probate court can be a long and drawn-out public process. But does an...
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