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What happens if the wording in my will or deed is unclear? | NC
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Q: What happens if the wording in my will or deed is unclear? A: Unclear wording can cause disputes over who receives property, delay estate administration, and require a court to interpret the document. A will controls only property that passes through the will. A deed may include survivorship rights that transfer real estate directly to another owner, regardless of what the will says. If the…