How Is Property Divided When a Parent Dies Without a Will? | NC

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Q: How are land, a home, vehicles, and other property divided when a parent dies without a will? A: It is not divided by what feels fair to the family. First, estate costs, valid debts, and any priority allowances are handled. Then the remaining probate property passes under intestate succession rules. The result depends on whether there is a surviving spouse, how many children or other heirs…