There are so many ways that family problems can become legal problems when a loved one needs end-of-life care or passes away, leaving an inheritance.
Probate & Estate Admin
Inheritance Conversations With Your Children
Not talking to your adult children about their inheritance comes at a cost. Do what you can to manage expectations for adult children as they forge their financial plans. Knowing their general inheritance situation can change their decision-making process and lead to better outcomes.
Surviving Spouse’s Elective Share in Tennessee
Under Tennessee law, a surviving spouse has a right to elect to receive a portion of their deceased spouse’s estate instead of what is left in the will. This elective share is available even if there is no will, or…
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How a vehicle is transferred upon death
When an individual dies, how that person had his or her vehicles titled will affect how difficult it is to transfer title of such vehicles. Below are several ways to title a vehicle and a summary of the steps necessary…
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What Happens To A Bank Account When Someone Dies?
Following a loved one’s death, you may have a lot of questions about how to move forward with your life and support your family. After all, what happens to a bank account after the account holder’s death? What if there’s…
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7 Common Inheritance Mistakes to Avoid
The period following the death of a loved one can be a tumultuous time. Dealing with death and receiving an inheritance brings mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is distressing, and while added funds can bring relief, it…
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Cost-Effective Probate: Why Communication is Important
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s assets are distributed, debts are settled, and their estate is administered according to the law. It is a complex and often a time-consuming process that can incur significant costs. However,…
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The Importance of Bank Login for Probate & Estate
Probate and estate administration can be complex and time-consuming processes. As legal professionals, our goal at King Law is to provide efficient and cost-effective services to our clients. One way we achieve this is by requesting our clients’ bank login…
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NC Estate Administrator & Funeral Expense Payment
In North Carolina, the process of administering an estate is typically handled by an individual appointed as the executor or administrator. An executor is someone listed in a will as the person in charge of the estate. If the will…
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What Is Intestacy and How Does it Stand to Impact Me?
While much of the lawyer’s everyday vocabulary is mere jargon that most people do not need to be familiar with, one term that everyone should at least be aware of is intestacy. This is the case because intestacy is a…
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Estate Planning: Inheritance and Dying Intestate in South Carolina
No one wants to think about passing away, but people may choose to make arrangements for their estate after their passing. An estate is all of the money and property you own. If you do not make arrangements for your…
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What Happens to an Estate if Spouses Pass Within Days of Each Other?
When one spouse passes, the burden of handling their final affairs will often fall onto the surviving spouse. Unfortunately, tragedy can strike families in more than one fashion and spouses might pass simultaneously or within short interims between each other.…
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Understanding the Probate Process: What It Is and Why You Might Need a Lawyer
When someone passes away, the last thing on their loved one’s minds is the administration of their decedent’s estate and is a natural and reasonable reaction. The reality is that the administration of a decedent’s estate is an important matter.…
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The Probate Process in South Carolina
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing property after the death of an estate owner. Typically, there are several steps involved to ensure that the decedent’s are carried out as they intended. To start the process, the party who wishes…
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The Probate Process in North Carolina
When a loved one dies, the legal process of overseeing the placement of their assets can be a complex and tedious procedure. However, King Law has a team of knowledgeable lawyers willing to walk you through this process known as…
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The Spousal Allowance in North Carolina Estates
When a spouse dies, it’s obviously a very difficult and emotional time for the surviving spouse. After enduring the initial shock and handling all the arrangements, the surviving spouse must navigate the procedural rules and laws of handling the deceased…
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What Is An Elective Share in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, a surviving spouse may elect to obtain a share of their deceased spouses’ estate. This is an intentional design of North Carolina legislature to protect spouses from being intentionally or unintentionally disinherited in a will. Elective shares…
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How Do I Request Content From The Facebook Account Of A Deceased Person Or Have Content Removed?
Often “Digital Assets” and “Intellectual Properties” are included in a Facebook account. These can be considered valuable for one reason or another by family and friends and even business associates. They can even be a source of contention between some…
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What Can You Do to Resolve Estate and Trust Disputes?
Estates and trusts often involve many different parties with conflicting interests. When disputes arise, a resolution may be reached by negotiations and settlement. Other situations may require litigation. Common Estate and Trust Disputes Estate and trust disputes can arise in…
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North Carolina’s Elective Share Law
North Carolina’s elective share is designed to protect surviving spouses from being treated unfairly in their spouse’s will. Elective shares require that a certain percentage of the estate’s assets be left to the surviving spouse, even if the will or…
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Probate in North Carolina
If you’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, chances are you’ll experience some form of probate or estate administration. Sometimes this can be a very straightforward process, but at other times it can be rather complex and time-consuming. It…
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North Carolina’s Anti-Lapse Statute
North Carolina’s anti-lapse statute determines what happens to your property when your intended heir passes away before you do. § 31-42. There are basically three types of situations covered by the anti-lapse statute, depending on who the intended heir was…
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