Locust, NC asked in Estate Planning for North Carolina

Q: Me n my husband were divorced and he passed away in March 2020 .I have just found out that my name is still on title

Does this make it my home.what rights do I have,his family dont want me having it in anyway shape or form. Can I change locks on it n go in it so I can try to sell it asap? His family want to go in front of the clerk of court to resolve this ,what should I expect. I dont have $ to hire a lawyer....I'm lost with it all n know nothing bout it ,HELP. Karen

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Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Yadkinville, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: I would have to see all the documentation on both your divorce and the title before I could tell you exactly what your interest in the house is. Take all this information to a local lawyer and have them give you an opinion.

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