If a spouse can live in the home for life, when do I get paid? | NC

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Q: If the will gives the surviving spouse the right to live in the home for life, when and how do I receive my share of the home’s value? A: — In most cases, that kind of will language creates a life estate for the surviving spouse and a remainder interest for the other beneficiaries. That usually means you do not receive money for your share right away. You typically receive your value when the…