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If the surviving spouse later dies, does their child inherit? | NC
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Q: If the surviving spouse later dies, does their child inherit the property that originally belonged to my parent? A: Usually, yes—at least for the portion that legally passed to the surviving spouse. If your parent died without a will and was still legally married, the surviving spouse typically inherits a share under intestate succession. Once that share is distributed outright to the…