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General Statutes

Chapter 29

31 published sections.

Article 1 - General Provisions

Article 2 - Shares of Persons Who Take upon Intestacy

  • N.C.G.S. § 29-13 Descent and distribution upon intestacy; 120-hour survivorship requirement, revised simultaneous death act, Article 24, Chapter 28A.
  • N.C.G.S. § 29-14 Share of surviving spouse.
  • N.C.G.S. § 29-15 Shares of others than surviving spouse.

Article 3 - Distribution among Classes

Article 4 - Adopted Children

Article 5 - Legitimated Children

Article 6 - Children Born Out of Wedlock

Article 7 - Advancements

Article 8 - Election to Take Life Interest in Lieu of Intestate Share

  • N.C.G.S. § 29-30 Election of surviving spouse to take life interest in lieu of intestate share provided.