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Can I stay out of a will contest and still get my gift? | NC
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Q: Can I stay out of a will contest and still receive my gift if the will naming me is accepted? A: Usually, yes — if you are named in the will, you may be served as an interested person, but you do not always have to take an active side in the fight. The court can dismiss you from active participation if you do not appear to align with either side, and you can still be bound by the final…