Getting Appointed Administrator of a Sister’s Estate in North Dakota
Steps to Be Appointed Administrator of a Sibling’s Intestate Estate (North Dakota) Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed answer — what to expect and the step‑by‑step process If an adult dies without a will (intestate) in […]
Read article →Notifying Heirs When Opening Probate in North Dakota: Required Notices & Steps
How to Notify Heirs When You Open an Estate in North Dakota Quick overview: When someone dies in North Dakota and you begin probate or estate administration, the law requires the personal representative (executor/administrator) to notify interested people. Notices protect heirs and creditors, start time limits for contests and claims, and ensure the court process […]
Read article →Finalizing probate and selling real property in North Dakota when a will is outdated
How to finish probate and get authority to sell real property when a will is outdated (North Dakota) Quick overview If a decedent’s will is outdated, you still can often open probate and get authority to manage and, if necessary, sell estate real property. The key steps are: determine what property is probate property, open […]
Read article →Selling a Parent's Home with a Reverse Mortgage in North Dakota: Handling Renunciation Letters
How to Sell a Parent’s Home When the Reverse Mortgage Lender Wants Renunciation Letters (North Dakota) Short answer: First identify who legally controls the property (owner alive, owner incapacitated under a power of attorney, or owner deceased). Then provide the reverse mortgage servicer with the legally appropriate documents that prove your authority to sell — […]
Read article →North Dakota: What to Do If a Relative Refuses to Sign a Renunciation to Allow Your Appointment as Personal Representative
Can I Become Personal Representative If a Higher-Priority Relative Refuses to Renounce? Short answer: Under North Dakota law, you can usually ask the probate court to appoint you even if a higher-priority person (like your uncle) refuses to sign a renunciation. The court follows statutory priority rules and will resolve disputes. Your next steps are […]
Read article →First Step to Determine Legal Ownership of a Portion of a Relative’s Land — North Dakota
How to Start Determining Who Legally Owns Part of a Relative’s Land in North Dakota Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed answer — the first step and why it matters When you need to find out […]
Read article →What Happens to Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property When Someone Dies Intestate in North Dakota
How Joint Accounts and Property Pass When Someone Dies Without a Will in North Dakota Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed answer — what typically happens under North Dakota law When a person dies without a will (called dying "intestate") […]
Read article →North Dakota — Reimbursable Expenses for Maintaining Estate Property Before Sale
Keeping Estate Property in Good Condition: What North Dakota Executors and Personal Representatives Can Track and Seek Reimbursement For This FAQ explains, in simple terms, what costs you can reasonably track and request reimbursement for when you maintain estate property in North Dakota before it is sold. This is educational information only and not legal […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed Estate Administrator or Co‑Administrator in North Dakota
How appointment as an estate administrator or co-administrator works in North Dakota Short answer: To be appointed you usually file a petition in the county district court where the decedent lived, provide the death certificate and any will, notify heirs, and obtain the court’s issuance of letters appointing you as administrator (or letters testamentary if […]
Read article →North Dakota: Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, and Other Tools to Avoid Probate
How to minimize probate in North Dakota using wills, beneficiary designations, and other tools FAQ-style explanation for people with little or no legal background. This is educational only and not legal advice. Short answer Under North Dakota law, a will alone does not avoid probate. To keep assets out of probate you generally need to […]
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