As to any contingent remainder or executory or other future interest held by the slayer subject to become vested in him or increased in any way for him upon the condition of the death of the decedent:

(1) If the interest would not have become vested or increased if he had predeceased the decedent, he shall be deemed to have so predeceased the decedent; but

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 31A-8

  • Decedent: means the person whose life is taken by the slayer as defined in subdivision (3) of this section. See North Carolina General Statutes 31A-3
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Slayer: means any of the following:

    a. See North Carolina General Statutes 31A-3

(2) In any case, the interest shall not be vested or increased during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent. (1961, c. 210, s. 1.)