What does it mean if the Will has a “no contest” clause?

Formally referred to as an “in terrorem clause,” a no contest cause works by forfeiting the inheritance of a beneficiary if that beneficiary contests a Will. Although not all states recognize and enforce no contest clauses, North Carolina generally does.

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