If my parents put myself and my sister as 50-50 heirs to their estate but I want no part of it, how can I be excluded from the estate?
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If my parents put myself and my sister as 50-50 heirs to their estate but I want no part of it, how can I be excluded from the estate?
My parents put me in their Will but I want no part of it. What can I do ?
Asked on April 16, 2012 under Estate Planning, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can not do anything at this point in time and while your parents are still alive. When the time comes for their Will to be probated you can refuse the inheritance - called a disclaimer in some states - and that will be prepared for you by the attorney who helps to probate the estate. Good luck to you.
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