Can I Take Less So Other Relatives Inherit More? | NC

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Q: What happens if a beneficiary wants to receive less so other relatives can receive more? A: In North Carolina, a beneficiary may renounce all or part of an inheritance. However, the beneficiary usually cannot choose who receives the renounced share. Instead, the will, trust, beneficiary designation, or intestacy law determines who receives it. Before filing, confirm where the share would go…