How Can I Protect My Deceased Parent’s Home From an Estate Claim? | NC

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Q: How do I protect a deceased parent's home if someone is trying to take control of it to pay an estate claim? A: In North Carolina, someone generally cannot take the home merely by filing a claim against the estate. The home normally passes to the heirs or beneficiaries at death, although it remains subject to estate administration and valid debts. If the estate lacks enough money to pay valid…