Can I keep my childhood home if my stepparent owns it? | NC

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Q: Can I keep my childhood home in the family if my stepparent owns it and has no estate plan? A: In North Carolina, the answer usually depends on the deed. Probate follows ownership. If your deceased parent did not own any legal interest in the home when they died, their probate estate usually cannot transfer the home to you. If your parent owned the home alone, or owned a tenant in common…