North Carolina § 31A-7 - Reversions and vested remainders.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 31A-7 — Reversions and vested remainders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31A-7. Reversions and vested remainders.
Where the slayer holds a reversion or vested remainder in property subject to a life estate in the decedent and the slayer would have obtained the right of present possession upon the death of the decedent, such property shall pass to the estate of the decedent during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent. Where the slayer holds a reversion or vested remainder in property subject to a life estate in a third person which is measured by the life of the decedent, such property shall remain in the possession of the third person during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent. History (1961, c. 210, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 31A-7
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 31A-7 cover?
Section 31A-7 ("Reversions and vested remainders.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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