how do i find my will attorney in north carolina

To get a copy of the will first contact the probate clerk in the county where the death occurred to see if it was filed and if you can get a copy. Next contact a probate attorney. More

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How do I find a North Carolina attorney?

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How do I hire a Wills lawyer in North Carolina?

Use FindLaw to hire a local wills lawyer near you to prepare a will tailored to your circumstances like living wills -- also known as an advance directive or medical power of attorney -- last will and testaments, and joint or reciprocal wills. Need an attorney in North Carolina?

How do I find the location of a will?

When a search is done for a Will and a match is found, then the person searching for the Will must provide documents (Searcher's ID and a copy of the death certificate) to the registry before any information is released. Once documents are received, the location of the will is then provided to the family member's attorney.

Do I need a Wills lawyer?

You've come to the right place. If you want your property to go to specific people after you die, to name who will be responsible for making sure your wishes are carried out, or to avoid probate, a wills lawyer can help.

Need help with a Will?

You've come to the right place. If you want your property to go to specific people after you die, to name who will be responsible for making sure your wishes are carried out, or to avoid probate, a wills lawyer can help.

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How to get a copy of a will?

To get a copy of the will first contact the probate clerk in the county where the death occurred to see if it was filed and if you can get a copy. Next contact a probate attorney.

When does a will become public record?

A will does not have any legal effect until the testator's death, at which time it should be offered to the Clerk of Superior Court, Estates Division, for probate. Once the will has been admitted into probate, it becomes a public record, but not until then.

Is a will a public record?

Mr Robinson is correct. A will is only a public record after someone passes then it may be obtained from the Clerk of the Superior court Estates Division if it was filed.

How many people die without a will?

Studies have shown that approximately 55-60% of adults die without a Will. But what if you believe your loved one had a Will or Trust, but no one has been able to locate it?

Can a will be packed away?

If they have moved since the time the Will was executed, it may still be packed away in a moving box;

Can you probate a will?

While there are additional legal procedures that can be followed to Probate a copy of a Will, it will be significantly easier, and it will reduce the likelihood of an Estate dispute if you can locate the original document.

How to find a missing will?

Locating a missing will through The U.S. Will Registry involves a simple search. This search taps into a national database registry that stores the location of a will and final estate documents. Millions of wills are registered nationally and internationally.

What to do if a will is missing?

If a match is found, indicating the missing will is registered, The U.S Will Registry will need to be provided: a) the searchers identification b) death certificate or copy of public Death Notice. Once obtained, the will’s location (or the name of the attorney who prepared the will) will be released to the family member listed in the Will Search.

What happens if a will registry does not match?

If the registry does not produce a match, your information is then entered into a "missing will database". Attorneys are able to search this database, letting them know that loved ones are looking for a potentially lost will that they, or their office, is in possession of.