Wilmington Estate Solutions Blog

In my last post, I covered the five reasons you likely DO need probate in North Carolina. But here's the good news: often times you can save a lot of time and money by avoiding probate altogether. I'm Ryan Smith, a licensed real estate agent and certified probate...

If a loved one has passed away and left property or assets behind, you might be wondering: do I actually need to go through probate? The answer might surprise you—because not every estate requires probate in North Carolina. I'm Ryan Smith, a licensed real estate agent...

One of the first questions I hear from families dealing with a loved one's estate is: "How long is this going to take?" And I get it. You're already dealing with grief and loss, and now you've got this legal process ahead of you that feels overwhelming. The honest...

If you're facing probate in North Carolina, you're probably wondering: "How much is this going to cost?" It's one of the first questions I hear from families, and it's an important one because probate does involve expenses. I'm Ryan Smith, a licensed real estate agent...

If you need to handle an estate here in New Hanover County, you're probably wondering: how do I actually start this process? Where do I go? What paperwork do I need? And what happens next? I'm Ryan Smith, a licensed real estate agent and certified probate expert here...

If you're facing probate for the first time, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is whether to hire an attorney—and if so, which one. I'm Ryan Smith, a licensed real estate agent and certified probate expert here in New Hanover County, NC, and I work with...