Q: My uncle died 4 years ago. Everything went to his only child. 2 years ago, the child died. The uncle had a will, however
It was never filed and the estate was never settled. Uncle had no debt. The son ( deceased heir) has outstanding income tax debt. The son’s criminal attorney has uncles will and refuses to release it to family. My mother and aunt (uncles sisters) are now closest living relatives and heirs to my uncles house and wish to sell it. There are no leins on property. Ownership is titled to “uncles name heirs”. Are they free to sell the property?
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A: Hire a NC attorney to probate Uncle's Estate. With Letters of Administration, you will be able to demand the will document, which then is administered by the Executor. You still might be the Administrator with Will Annexed. However the devise might not go to you, and you might be only helping someone else.
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