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How are Adopted Children Treated in a Last Will and Testament?

By Sabrina Winters

North Carolina treats adopted children just like “natural” born children.  If you make a disposition in your Last Will and Testament leaving assets to your children in equal shares, this will include any adopted children.  As an extra precaution (for your peace of mind!) you can certainly include a sentence that your adopted child or children shall be treated in the same manner as if “natural” born.

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