Probate & Administration

Probate and administration are the central estate proceedings required to transfer property from a deceased person to a new owner. When a person dies leaving a will, the process is called probate. When the person dies without a will, the process is called administration. In this case, your assets and belongings pass to your heirs according to your state’s intestacy laws. The difference between the two is under a will. You choose who received your probate assets. In both proceedings, someone must start the process when either the probate of a deceased’s will or the administration of the decedent’s estate is required. The executor named in the deceased’s will or an heir, beneficiary, or creditor can start the proceeding.

The details of estate administration will vary tremendously within each state. Under North Carolina’s probate statute, the executor or personal representative for the decedent’s estate has several duties. Some of these are to publish notice to the decedent’s creditors and collect all of the estate probate assets. Then it is the personal representative or the executor’s responsibility to manage and preserve the assets. They pay the decedent’s creditors from the decedent’s assets, and any remaining assets are distributed to the appropriate heirs or beneficiaries.

In Charlotte, our probate attorney Dwayne Pennant offers experienced assistance in all aspects of the probate and administration process and can walk you through every step of the probate or administration process. At Pennant Law Offices, PLLC., we are here to discuss your estate probate needs. Contact us to make an appointment. We look forward to discussing how our customized solutions can give you peace of mind. At Pennant Law Offices, PLLC., your rights and legacy are our passion.