Do Heirs Need a New Deed to Keep Inherited Property? | NC

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Q: Do heirs need a new deed if inherited property is staying in their names after someone dies? A: Usually, no. In North Carolina, individually owned real estate generally passes at death to the heirs when there is no will, or to the recipients named in a properly probated will. A new deed is not normally required simply because the heirs plan to keep the property. However, the prior deed and…