Can estate recovery force a home sale if an heir lives there? | NC

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Q: Can an estate recovery claim force the sale of a home when an heir is still living there? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, a valid Medicaid estate recovery claim may lead to a court-authorized sale if the home is available to pay estate debts and the estate lacks enough other assets. An heir does not gain an automatic right to remain in the home simply by living there. The personal…