28A-22-1. Scheme of distribution; testate and intestate estates.
After the payment of costs of administration, taxes and other valid claims against the decedent's estate, the personal representative shall distribute the remaining assets of the estate in accordance with the terms of decedent's valid probated will or the provisions of Chapter 29 of the General Statutes or as otherwise lawfully authorized. (1973, c. 1329, s. 3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 28A - Administration of Decedents' Estates
§ 28A-22-1 - Scheme of distribution; testate and intestate estates.
§ 28A-22-2 - Shares of after-born and after-adopted children.
§ 28A-22-3 - Special proceeding against unknown heirs of decedent before distribution of estate.
§ 28A-22-4 - Distribution to nonresident trustee only upon appointment of process agent.
§ 28A-22-5 - Distribution of assets in kind in satisfaction of devises and transfers in trust.
§ 28A-22-6 - Agreements with taxing authorities to secure benefit of federal marital deduction.
§ 28A-22-7 - Distribution to parent or guardian of a minor.
§ 28A-22-8 - Executor or trustee; discretion over distributions.
§ 28A-22-9 - Distribution to known but unlocated devisees or heirs.