Can Heirs Challenge a Surviving Spouse’s Inheritance? | NC

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Q: Can heirs challenge a surviving spouse's right to inherit from an estate? A: Yes. In North Carolina, an heir with a direct financial interest may challenge the spouse’s rights, but unfairness alone is not enough. The heir needs evidence of a recognized legal ground. Examples include a divorce entered before death, an invalid or bigamous marriage, qualifying abandonment or misconduct, a valid…