Q: My step mom passed property in NC (vacation cabin) and her will was in Florida
Her will says everything is to be divided amongst the heir according to certain percentages. The heirs have agreed to sell the cabin to me one of the heirs. Is it possible to have the property transferred to the heirs, then I buy it from the heirs? Paying them the percentage that they own based on the agreed price? I am confused as to why it has to go through the estate.
A: When your step-mother passed, this cabin went to the heirs automatically. I do not know FL estate laws, but in this case, NC laws govern the transfer of the cabin. A certified copy of the will and some other documents have to be filed in the county where the cabin is located, and from there, the heirs can agree to sell you the cabin.
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