Property Ownership
A 'devise' in NC property law refers to:
AA transfer of personal property by will
BA transfer of real property by will✓ Correct
CA transfer of property by deed
DA court-ordered transfer of property
Explanation
A devise is a gift of real property through a will (testament). The recipient is called a devisee. Property rights and ownership forms are governed by North Carolina state law and common law principles.. The correct answer is A transfer of real property by will.
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