What happens if property is still in a deceased parent's name? | NC

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Q: What happens if property is still in a deceased parent's name when the surviving spouse's children try to sell it? A: Usually, they cannot give clear title just because the surviving spouse later died. The first question is whether the surviving spouse ever became the legal owner. That depends on the deed, the will, and the probate record. If the property passed by survivorship, the surviving…