A limitation by deed, will, or other writing, to the heirs of a living person, shall be construed to be to the children of such person, unless a contrary intention appear by the deed or will.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 41-6
"Heirs" construed to be "children" in certain limitations
R.C., c. 43, s. 5; Code, s. 1329; Rev., s. 1583; C.S., s. 1739.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.