Who Owns Estate Real Estate When Heirs and a Spouse Disagree? | NC

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Q: What happens to estate real estate when heirs and a surviving spouse disagree about ownership? A: In North Carolina, ownership is determined by reviewing the deed for each parcel, any valid will, intestate succession law, and existing court orders. Some property may pass directly to a surviving owner under the deed, while other property may pass through the will or to heirs under intestate…