What if heirs and a surviving spouse disagree on real estate? | NC

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Q: What happens to estate real estate when heirs and a surviving spouse disagree about ownership? A: Ownership is determined by reviewing each deed, any valid will, intestate succession law, and existing court orders. Some property may pass directly to a surviving joint owner, while other property may pass through the estate. If a court order already recognizes someone as the surviving spouse,…