Can estate property go to one heir if everyone agrees? | NC

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Q: Can estate property be transferred to one heir if everyone agrees through a settlement agreement? A: Yes. In many probate cases, estate property can be transferred to one heir if all affected parties agree in a clear written family settlement agreement. But the agreement by itself does not magically transfer title, remove a mortgage, wipe out a lien, or defeat creditor rights. The agreement…