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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 41 Estates.
Article 1 - Survivorship Rights and Future Interests.
41-6.3. Rule in Shelley's case abolished.


NC Gen Stat § 41-6.3 What's This?

41‑6.3. Rule in Shelley's case abolished.

(a) The rule of property known as the rule in Shelley's case is abolished.

(b) This section shall become effective October 1, 1987, and applies to transfers of property that take effect on or after that date. (1987, c. 706, s. 1.)

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