What if a will names multiple beneficiaries unclearly? | NC

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Q: What happens if a will lists multiple beneficiaries but the wording is unclear? A: If this happens in North Carolina, the estate may not be distributed right away. The clerk reviewing the estate file may need the wording clarified before approving a small-estate filing or final distribution. The main question is whether the will gives the property to the named beneficiaries equally, or…