by Mike Wells | Oct 20, 2023 | Ask Sam
Question: I have a friend that was told, more than about 18 months ago, by a lawyer in Yadkin County that they were to inherit money from a relative. This has been way too long and they have still not heard when the money will be disbursed. The deceased owned a home,...
by Mike Wells | Oct 20, 2023 | Ask Sam
Question: My sister and I are co-executors for our mother’s estate. We are ready to close and have written checks to each heir, with a form from the clerk’s office to be signed stating that the check has been received. All have accepted, except one brother. He refused...
by Mike Wells | Jul 26, 2023 | Ask Sam
Question: Our church building is being sold and since we are a non-profit organization can we give the money from the sale of the building to our pastor as a retirement gift? — D.M. Answer: You can certainly give the pastor the proceeds of the sale, but there are a...
by KO | Jun 21, 2023 | Ask Sam
QUESTION: Are wills and other estate forms available online valid and enforceable if they’re properly completed? — R.H. ANSWER: Sometimes buying things off the internet might not be the bargain you’re hoping to get. Mike Wells, a local attorney, said there...
by Mike Wells | Aug 9, 2022 | Ask Sam
Question: My father has been married to my stepmother for about 40 years. She recently told my sister and me that when Dad dies she’s going to drop all the funeral expenses on us. Can she do that? — D.F. Answer: Not really. Mike Wells, a local attorney, explained how...
by Mike Wells | Dec 1, 2021 | Ask Sam
Question: I wanted to see if you could guide me in the right direction to get my personal last will and testament redone. My current one is 20 years old and it definitely needs to be updated. Due to my limited income, where could I get one redone that is of a fair...