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How do I know if my house deed works with my will? | NC

Pierce Law Group

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Q: How do I know if my house deed works with my will? A: Start by reviewing the latest recorded deed, because a will does not override the deed’s ownership terms. In North Carolina, a deed with survivorship rights generally transfers the house automatically to the surviving owner, even if the will names someone else. This often applies to property owned by spouses as tenants by the entirety or…

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