What if inherited property is in a deceased parent’s name? | NC

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Q: What happens if inherited property is still titled in a deceased parent's name and there was no will? A: In North Carolina, the property does not become ownerless, and the sibling who lives there does not automatically become the sole owner. When someone dies without a will, intestacy law decides who inherits. The deed may still list the deceased parent, but ownership interests can pass by…