Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in North Carolina

A will will not override the deed. The question cannot be answered without knowing what the deed says. If the deed is a joint tenancy by the entirety, then the tenancy must be severed while the person is still alive - this would be done by a new deed or divorce in North Carolina. If the property is held as tenants in commons (even if the couple is married) then a will can direct who to convey half the property to (subject to a marital interest). Most property owned by husband and wife are tenancies by the entirety.