Can My Children Challenge a Trust That Gives My House Away? | NC

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Q: Can my children challenge my trust if I leave my house to a grandchild instead of them? A: Yes, they may be able to challenge it, but unequal treatment alone does not make the trust invalid. Under North Carolina law, children generally have no automatic right to inherit a parent’s house. A child with a financial interest must prove a recognized legal defect, such as lack of capacity, undue…