N.C. Gen. Stat. § 41-6
"Heirs" construed to be "children" in certain limitations
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
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.
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.
History
(R.C., c. 43, s. 5; Code, s. 1329; Rev., s. 1583; C.S., s. 1739.)
Legal Periodicals. - For note on doctrine of worthier title, see 41 N.C.L. Rev. 317 (1963).
For article, "The Rule in Wild's Case in North Carolina," see 55 N.C.L. Rev. 751 (1977).
For article, "The Rule Against Perpetuities in North Carolina," see 57 N.C.L. Rev. 727 (1979).
For article, "Class Gifts in North Carolina - When Do We 'Call The Roll'?," see 21 Wake Forest L. Rev. 1 (1985).
For article, "The Battle to Preserve North Carolina's Estuarine Marshes: The 1985 Legislations, Private Claims to Estuarine Marshes, Denial of Permits to Fill, and the Public Trust," see 64 N.C.L. Rev. 565 (1986).
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.