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Grandfather left a Will giving 190 acres to his 10 children, equally.
A daughter who had a 20% interest (+10% acquired from as gift from her sis) willed
her 20% to a Church. Does the fact of the Church not being an “Heir” have any bearing or relevance?
Can “True”... View More 
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Typically, a person may give their property to anyone they wish to. I think it would be worthwhile for you to discuss your goals and various options that you may have with an attorney.
Evan Lohr
(919)348-9211
POA added her name to accounts making them joint accounts to have survivorship rights and to block Executor of estate from seeing what money was spent on. Used Zelle to move money out of joint accounts to pay credit cards and into personal accounts. Paid car note off then sold car and mothers car... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2022
You have the authority to sue the attorney-in-fact on behalf of the estate, and You should do it quickly. I’m glad to discuss further.
Evan Lohr
919-592-2500
In NC I am adopted 1st cousin
answered on Aug 2, 2021
I would need to see the petition filed by the lawyer to give you a worthwhile opinion. Feel free to contact me.
I'm asking you this because their aunt and grandma are trying to take over everything. Can they do that?
answered on May 21, 2021
It depends on if your friend had a will. If there is a will, that will dictate who can handle the estate and who the property should go to. If there is not, then the children would be entitled to the property and the 20 year old would have priority to administer the estate. Please feel free to... View More
The new wife says she does not want any of the things he has before her.
But the children wants her to sign something stating that she will not have life time rights to the house or land.
The house property and bank accounts life insurances are willed to children and grand... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2021
They will both have to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. That is the only way to get her to waive her rights to the spouse allowance and elective share.
Since he died before her she left all to her children. She had no children. Who stands to inherit?
answered on Mar 7, 2021
Her parents, if living, then siblings. Contact me at 919-348-9211 if I can help.
Evan Lohr
Probate is only when there is a will, correct?
So how does the deed get amended to reflect the siblings own the property and not the deceased?
answered on Feb 8, 2021
You will need to initiate an estate administration to pass title. Feel free to let me know if I can help.
Evan Lohr
My mom lives in a different country about to marry someone else. My father passed away in October. In the divorce decree it states that she will sign over at will, she is not entitled to or awarded to anything. So with me being the only heir, the estate goes to me correct? I can become... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2021
This could be a relatively complicated issue and will require review of the divorce documents. Feel free to contact me for assistance.
Evan Lohr
There was a written will, not filed with an attorney.
answered on Jan 27, 2021
You will need to open an estate. I am glad to help.
Evan Lohr
919-348-9211
Can a will be contested without it being probated? Property tax value is well over $200,000.
answered on Jan 22, 2021
Feel free to call me to discuss. I would need more context to answer your question.
Evan Lohr
919-348-9211
My brother wants both properties_ have 2 separate home places_ with land..different deeds fer all property..wants to be difficult splitting property help
answered on May 27, 2020
You should be able to partition the property to divide it equally. Please feel free to call me at the number below if you'd like to discuss further.
Thank you,
Evan Lohr
(919)348-9211
I want to avoid probate and was told that upon death the property is mine. Do I have to go through the court system?
answered on May 13, 2020
Yes, the will must be admitted to probate in order to establish the chain of title. Feel free to contact me if you would like assistance.
Evan Lohr
Attorney
(919)348-9211
Until the end of the month. My dad rented rooms out and I'm afraid things will go missing what are my right by law. I live in south Carolina
answered on May 11, 2020
If your father didn't have a will, then you, his other children (if any), and his spouse (if any) would be a beneficiary of his estate, so you would own the property and have access to it. You would need to open an estate to show the transfer of title to the property (there is a relatively... View More
Stepdaughter is other heir. I also paid for kitchen remodel.
answered on May 11, 2020
There is a good chance that you can receive an offset to recoup money you put into the house - depending on what evidence you have.
Feel free to contact me if you need further assistance.
Evan Lohr
Attorney
919-348-9211
In 2016, he did something similar and admitted digging a trench because his yard was too wet. What can I do? My yard is a mess and I am becoming ill over this level of harassment. I need the offending party to cease the assault on my property and pay for tree and lawn repair. What category of law... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
You may have grounds to file a nuisance lawsuit against him. Feel free to call me at (919)348-9211 if you'd like to discuss the case further.
Evan Lohr
Attorney
evan@lohrnc.com
My mother’s sister are selling my grandma homes am I due what my mother would have gotten if she was alive
answered on Dec 16, 2019
You are entitled to any property your mother would have received had she been living. Feel free to contact me to discuss more.
If there are children what is the approach? If there are no children or co-owner what is the approach?
answered on Dec 2, 2019
If there are children or other heirs to the deceased that you know of who are willing to administer the estate or nominate you to do it, that would be ideal. Feel free to contact me for assistance.
Me and my brother own the house and property that my parents lived in. I want to sell him my half but either he can't get the money or won't pay 1/2 of appraisal value. I am the oldest of both of us and I have no desire to keep another house. If he can't buy my part, I suggested... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2019
You can file a partition action in the county where the property is located.
answered on Nov 7, 2019
You can file a petition in the special proceedings division of the clerk of superior court who has jurisdiction of the case.
To anyone. How do we go about getting a copy of the will.
answered on Nov 7, 2019
You can file an application by affidavit to request the clerk of court to order her to produce the will. I am glad to help if you need it.
Evan Lohr
Attorney
(919)348-9211
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