Does my sibling’s spouse have to sign deed documents? | NC

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Q: Does my sibling’s spouse have to sign deed documents if I am buying out my sibling’s share of inherited property? A: Usually, yes. Under North Carolina law, your sibling’s spouse may not own the inherited share, but the spouse may have possible future marital rights in the property. To avoid a title problem later, closing attorneys and title companies often want the spouse to sign the deed as…