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Can heirs agree how estate assets and claims are paid? | NC
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Q: How can heirs use a family settlement agreement to decide how estate assets and claims are paid? A: Heirs can use a written family settlement agreement to resolve real disputes about estate property, debts, reimbursements, appraisals, sales, and final distributions. The agreement should clearly list the assets, explain the claims, set the order of payment, and state how any remaining money or…