How do I update a property deed after the owner dies? | NC

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Q: How do I update the name on property deeds when the owner has died and the estate is being handled? A: Usually, opening the estate does not automatically change the land records. The right step depends on how the property was owned, whether there is a will, and whether the property will be sold during the estate. If the owner held the property alone or as a tenant in common, title often…