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Can my sibling take our parent's house after death? | NC
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Q: What happens if my sibling is trying to get sole ownership of our parent's property after death? A: Usually, a sibling cannot take the house just by claiming it or sending a lawyer's letter. The key questions are whether there is a valid will, how the property was titled at death, whether it had a survivorship feature, and whether an estate has been opened. If the house passed to more than…