Do witnesses who heard the promise help prove I get property? | NC

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Q: Do witnesses who heard the promise help me prove I was supposed to receive the property? A: Usually, yes — but only up to a point. Witnesses can help show that the deceased person made the promise. But if the property is land or a house, spoken words alone usually do not transfer ownership at death. Real property normally must pass through a valid written will or another enforceable written…