What happens when a parent dies without a will and two children inherit the house equally? | NC

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Q: What happens when a parent dies without a will and two children inherit the house equally? A: Usually, each child inherits a one-half interest in the entire house as tenants in common. That means neither child owns a specific room or one side of the property — each owns an equal share of the whole. If they agree, they can keep the house, sell it, or one can buy out the other. If they cannot…