§ 50‑79.  Collaborative law procedures surviving death.

Consistent with G.S. 50‑20(l), the personal representative of the estate of a deceased spouse may continue a collaborative law procedure with respect to equitable distribution that has been initiated by a collaborative law agreement prior to death, notwithstanding the death of one of the spouses. The provisions of G.S. 50‑73 shall apply to time limits applicable under G.S. 50‑20(l) for collaborative law procedures continued pursuant to this section. (2003‑371, s. 1.)