What Happens to Real Estate in Another Jurisdiction? | NC

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Q: What happens to real estate in another jurisdiction when a parent dies and leaves a will? A: Usually, the will does not automatically create a new deed in the beneficiary's name. Real estate is generally controlled by the law of the place where the land is located, so that jurisdiction usually has to recognize the will through probate, recording, or an ancillary estate process. If that local…