§ 31A-7. Reversions and vested remainders. - North Carolina Statutes

§31A‑7.  Reversions and vested remainders.

(a)        Where the slayerholds a reversion or vested remainder in property subject to a life estate inthe decedent and the slayer would have obtained the right of present possessionupon the death of the decedent, such property shall pass to the estate of thedecedent during the period of the life expectancy of the decedent.

(b)        Where the slayerholds a reversion or vested remainder in property subject to a life estate in athird person which is measured  by the life of the decedent, such propertyshall remain in the possession of the third person during the period of thelife expectancy of the decedent. (1961, c. 210, s. 1.)