Are Stepchildren Included as Heirs Without a Will? | NC

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Q: Are stepchildren included as heirs for inherited real estate if there was no will? A: Usually, no — a stepchild does not automatically inherit just because of the marriage relationship. If there is no will, the law looks for a legal parent-child relationship. That means a stepchild usually inherits only if the deceased person legally adopted that child or the child otherwise qualifies under…