N.C. Gen. Statutes > Chapter 29 North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 29 – Intestate Succession Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions Sections Article 1 General Provisions 29-1 – 29-12.1 Article 2 Shares of Persons Who Take upon Intestacy 29-13 – 29-15 Article 3 Distribution among Classes 29-16 Article 4 Adopted Children 29-17 Article 5 Legitimated Children 29-18 Article 6 Children Born Out of Wedlock 29-19 – 29-22 Article 7 Advancements 29-23 – 29-29 Article 8 Election to Take Life Interest in Lieu of Intestate Share 29-30 Ask a will, trust or estate question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified estate & trust lawyers.Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights. Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!