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What happens when family inherits different shares? | NC
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Q: What happens to inherited real estate when multiple family members receive different shares through multiple estates? A: In North Carolina, the property usually passes in fractional shares to the people or trusts entitled to each deceased owner’s interest. That can mean several relatives own the land as tenants in common, each with a different percentage. The first step is to trace the title…