Who inherits a deceased relative’s share without a will? | NC

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Q: What happens to a deceased relative’s share of inherited property if they died without a will and left a spouse or children? A: The share does not disappear. In North Carolina, it becomes part of that deceased relative’s estate and passes under intestate succession rules. For inherited real estate, the first step is to identify the exact share that relative owned. If the relative left a…