Can a Will Leave Out a Child Who Was Already Born? | NC

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Q: What happens if a parent's will leaves out a child who was already born when the will was signed? A: In North Carolina, that child usually does not get an automatic share just because they were left out. The after-born child rule generally protects children born or adopted after the will was signed, not children who were already living at the time. The first thing to check is the exact…