Can an estate recover property transferred before death? | NC

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Q: Can the estate recover property that was transferred before death if the transfer was not valid? A: Yes — in many cases, it can. If the transfer was not legally valid because of undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, forgery, or another serious defect, the estate may ask the court to set it aside. Usually, the personal representative must bring a civil action to challenge the deed or…