NC S773

Modifies the slayer statute (G.S. 31A-6) effective October 1, 2014 to clarify how property held in joint tenancy passes when one owner unlawfully kills the other, accounting for unequal shares and multiple owners.

Clarifies provisions for filing certified copies of probated wills in counties where a decedent owns real property outside the probate county, specifying that filing has the same effect for priority of claims as original probate in that county.

Removes statutory forms from G.S. 1C-1603 for judgment debtors claiming exemptions, directing the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide forms instead, effective October 1, 2014.

Clarifies that substitution of a personal representative in pending actions must occur within the time specified for presentation of claims under G.S. 28A-19-3, and that timely substitution does not extend time for filing additional claims.

Clarifies that the common law rule against accumulations no longer applies to trusts created or administered in North Carolina, and allows videoconferencing between treatment facilities and courtrooms in inpatient commitment hearings.