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

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Q: What happens if property is still titled in a deceased parent's name? A: The property does not become ownerless. In North Carolina, real estate generally passes at death to the heirs or to beneficiaries named in a valid probated will, even if the deed still lists the deceased parent. Vehicles and other titled personal property usually require action by the estate representative or an…