As the number of trusts and wealth of assets held in trust increases, issues regarding a proper management of trust investments and administering trusts for the benefit of the beneficiaries are becoming more frequent. The rise in trust litigation makes trust drafting and planning by the Grantor more important than ever to avoid common pitfalls […]
When you are dealing with the emotions of losing a loved one, you need someone who can handle the probate issues that arise. South Carolina Probate administration requires specialized legal knowledge and a caring approach from an experienced estate lawyer. At the law firm of Nosal & Jeter, LLP, we understand that our clients are experiencing […]
A Deed of Distribution for real property is generally one of the final steps of probate administration in South Carolina but one of the most important elements of transferring ownership to property. In South Carolina, the personal representative must execute a deed of distribution with respect to real estate owned by a deceased person in order to […]
To qualify as Personal Representative (PR) or Executor, you are required take an oath before the Clerk of Court or in the presence of a notary or your estate attorney. The Clerk of Court is the Judge of Probate and has jurisdiction of the administration of the estate (N.C.G.S. 28A-2-1 AND 4). Along with the […]
Probate Lawyer in Mecklenburg County Handling the estate of a deceased loved one can be a difficult and time-consuming process, but an experienced probate lawyer can guide you through the complex and time-consuming legal paperwork. At Nosal & Jeter, LLP, we help executors and personal representatives through the process of probating estates in North Carolina. […]
What is Ancillary Administration? When a family member or friend passes away, handling their estate, especially if it requires ancillary administration, is not always foremost on one’s mind. But it is a necessary part of the process, and required for the distribution of assets and settling of debts. Probate often occurs in the decedent’s State […]
According to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,591,000 police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2013. In that year 2,099,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents in the US. If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident that caused injury, know […]