Can my inheritance be reduced if I kept estate property? | NC

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Q: Can my inheritance be reduced if I kept an item that should have been included in the estate? A: Yes — it can. If the item really belongs to the estate, the personal representative can require that it be returned, include it in the estate records, and adjust distributions so everyone receives the correct share after debts and expenses are paid. If you return the item, the issue is often…