How is a wrongful death recovery split between spouse and kids? | NC

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Q: If the Camp Lejeune case becomes a wrongful death claim, how would any recovery be divided among the spouse and children? A: If the claim becomes a wrongful death recovery, the money is not divided under a will and does not pass like ordinary estate property. After approved case expenses and attorney fees are paid, the remaining amount is divided under intestacy rules. If there is a surviving…