Can an estate representative control jointly inherited land? | NC

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Q: Can an estate representative make me clean up inherited property or tell me what to do on land we all own? A: Usually, no. Under North Carolina law, the title of estate representative alone does not provide unlimited control over inherited land. When several heirs own undivided interests, they are tenants in common. Each co-owner may reasonably enter, occupy, and use the property, but must…