Does survivorship keep a house out of probate? | NC

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Q: Does a house with survivorship rights still pass through probate if there is a will? A: Usually, no. In North Carolina, if the deed validly gives the co owners a right of survivorship, the house normally passes to the surviving co owner or co owners outside probate. The will does not override that deed. A will only controls property the deceased person still owns in a way that can pass by…