Does it matter if deed records were never updated for heirs? | NC

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Q: Does it matter if the deed records were never updated to show all of the heirs after a will was filed? A: Yes — it can matter a lot. A properly probated will can pass ownership of real estate even if no new deed was recorded after death. But if the land records were never updated, that can still cause real problems in a buyout, a partition case, or a later sale. The main issues are whether…