North Dakota: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement to Divide Wrongful Death Proceeds
How to Enforce or Dispute an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds in North Dakota Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about North Dakota law and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice about enforcing or disputing an agreement, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed answer: […]
Read article →How to Apply to Be Administrator of a Parent’s Estate in North Dakota (No Will)
Serving as Administrator of a Parent’s Estate in North Dakota When There Is No Will Quick summary: If your mother died without a will (intestate) in North Dakota, the county district court where she lived can appoint an administrator (also called a personal representative) to handle the estate. The steps generally include determining whether probate […]
Read article →Do Administrators Have to Post a Bond in North Dakota Probate?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In North Dakota you often must post a bond to serve as an administrator (personal representative) of an intestate estate unless the court approves a waiver. Family members and heirs can ask the court to waive the bond, and the court may grant a waiver when all interested parties consent or […]
Read article →Selling an Estate House in North Dakota When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
FAQ: How to sell estate real property facing foreclosure when a co-administrator refuses to sign Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed North Dakota attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer If an estate-owned house in North Dakota is facing foreclosure and one co-administrator refuses to sign the sale documents, the […]
Read article →North Dakota — Court Approval to Release Estate Funds During a Dispute
Disclaimer: This is general information and educational only. This is not legal advice. For decisions about a specific estate dispute, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Overview When an estate’s funds are contested, the personal representative (executor or administrator) cannot simply pay out contested amounts without risking liability. North Dakota law gives the court tools […]
Read article →North Dakota: How to Probate a Will When Someone Refuses to Surrender the Original
What to do if someone won’t give you an original will needed for probate This guide explains the practical steps to get a decedent’s will filed in North Dakota when a person (for example, a step‑sister) refuses to surrender the original. It walks through court options, evidence you’ll need, and next steps you can take. […]
Read article →North Dakota — Who Gets Leftover Money After a Parents' Home Is Sold?
How sale proceeds from a parents' home are handled in North Dakota probate Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed answer — what generally happens to sale proceeds When a decedent’s real property is sold, the money produced by the sale […]
Read article →North Dakota: Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate for a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien Payment
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — you may be able to reimburse yourself from the decedent’s estate for money you paid to satisfy or partially satisfy a vehicle lien, but whether and how you can do so depends on your role, the timing and documentation of the payment, the estate’s available assets, and North Dakota […]
Read article →Distributing an Estate to Children in North Dakota: Steps After Taxes, Claims, and Expenses
FAQ: How are remaining estate funds distributed to the decedent's children in North Dakota after taxes, claims, and expenses are settled? Short answer After the estate pays administration costs, taxes, and valid creditor claims, the personal representative (executor/administrator) either follows the decedent’s will or, if there is no valid will, distributes the remaining assets to […]
Read article →North Dakota: Do Administrators Need to Post a Bond for an Intestate Estate?
Serving as an Administrator in North Dakota: Will You Need to Post a Bond? Short answer: In North Dakota, the court generally requires a bond (security) from a person appointed to administer an intestate estate, but the court can waive or reduce that requirement in certain circumstances. The rules governing bonds for personal representatives are […]
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