Executor vs Trustee: What’s the Difference?
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
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?
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?
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...