What if a surplus funds petition names the wrong heir? | NC

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Q: What happens if the petition for surplus funds includes someone who is not actually an heir? A: It usually does not ruin the case by itself — but it can slow things down and create a dispute about who is really entitled to the money. In a surplus funds case, naming someone is not the same as proving that person has a legal right to be paid. The court looks at actual entitlement, such as true…