What steps are involved in removing relatives from a co-owned property through partition? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a co-owner files a partition special proceeding with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the land sits. The clerk decides whether to divide the land in kind or order a judicial…
How do I recover my investment when I’m not on the deed of a property I helped finance? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you cannot file a partition unless you are a record co-owner. If you helped fund the purchase but were left off the deed, your path is a civil action…
What evidence do I need to prove I contributed to the down payment on the new home? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you prove a down payment contribution by tracing your money into the closing. Bring documents that show where the funds came from, how they moved, and that they were applied…
What legal steps can I take if my ex-partner won’t provide mortgage or title documents? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can get recorded title and deed of trust documents directly from the county Register of Deeds without your ex’s cooperation. If you contributed money but are not on the deed, you…
Can I force a sale or partition of a property titled only in my ex-partner’s name? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can only file a partition if you own an interest in the property. If your ex-partner is the sole titled owner, you cannot force a partition sale unless you first…
How can I claim my share of equity in a home purchased with proceeds from our former property? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you generally cannot file a partition if you are not on the deed. Instead, you can file a civil action in superior court to establish a beneficial interest through…
How can I confirm the will was properly probated and the estate closed? – North Carolina Short Answer Check the estate file with the Clerk of Superior Court (Estates Division) in the North Carolina county where the decedent lived. A properly probated will has a Certificate of Probate and, if someone qualified, Letters Testamentary/Administration. A…
Can a co-heir living in a house claim unpaid caretaker fees as a creditor against the estate? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes—under North Carolina law a co-heir may claim unpaid caretaker fees as a creditor, but only if the claim is properly presented by the creditor deadline and supported by proof. Family caregiving is…
What options do I have to clear title and sell the house if my co-heir disputes? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, you can: (1) ask the personal representative (executor/administrator) to petition the Clerk of Superior Court to sell the property if estate funds are needed to pay claims; (2) file a partition…
Can I enforce the warranty deed against my seller or title insurer for this hidden encumbrance? – North Carolina Short Answer Often, yes. Under North Carolina law, a general warranty deed promises clear, marketable title free of undisclosed encumbrances as of the date of your closing. If a hidden encumbrance tied to earlier estates now…