Probate

We understand and know that the loss of a family member is extremely traumatic and heartbreaking. Going through the North Carolina Probate process can add an exponential amount of stress to an already troubling situation. Probate is the legal process in which a person’s estate is distributed according to the person’s will. The Probate process of a decedent’s estate is very complicated and requires many court filing deadlines. The entire Probate process can take anywhere from 9 to 12 months to resolve. Not settling the estate properly may cause future issues to the beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate. Our firm will guide you through this cumbersome and grueling process and make sure the estate is settled accurately and properly. We have the legal knowledge and experience to guide the estate executor through all the legal details and procedures regarding the North Carolina Probate process.

The services our firm provides are:

• Assistance and counsel for executors and administrators of a decedent’s estate
• Qualification of personal representatives
• Identification of assets
• Handling and management for the estate
• Paying claims against the estate
• Distribution of assets to beneficiaries
• Tax compliance matters