How Can I Protect My Late Parent’s Home From an Estate Claim? | NC

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Q: How do I protect a deceased parent's home if someone is trying to take control of it to pay an estate claim? A: A claimant generally cannot take the home merely by submitting a claim. Real estate usually passes to the heirs or beneficiaries at death, subject to valid estate claims and administration. If the personal representative wants to use or sell the home, they must show that doing so…