Can an Heir Cut My Share for Staying in the Estate Home? | NC

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Q: Can another heir reduce my estate distribution because I stayed in the estate home while recovering from surgery? A: Usually, no. In North Carolina probate, one heir generally cannot decide on their own to reduce another heir’s distribution. Estate distributions follow the will, or if there is no valid will, the intestacy rules. The personal representative handles the estate, keeps records,…