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Can my sibling’s creditors take inherited property deeded to me? | NC
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Q: Can a deceased sibling’s creditors be paid from inherited property that was later deeded to me? A: Yes, sometimes. Under North Carolina probate law, a deceased sibling’s valid debts can sometimes be paid from that sibling’s former share of inherited real estate, even if that share was later deeded to another heir. But creditors usually can reach only the deceased sibling’s share, or that…