Welcome to part two of my series on North Carolina’s elective share. In part one of this series, we discussed what the elective share is and how it works to prevent a surviving spouse from being disinherited. In this part, we will delve into the process of filing a claim for elective share, highlighting the changes to G.S. 30-3.4 that went into effect on January 1, 2026 as a result of Session Law 2025-33, Part X.