What happens if the deed was recorded incorrectly or a later filing reversed the transfer—can it be corrected without starting over, and will I need to sign a new deed? NC

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What happens if the deed was recorded incorrectly or a later filing reversed the transfer—can it be corrected without starting over, and will I need to sign a new deed? – North Carolina Short Answer Often, yes—many recording problems in North Carolina can be corrected without “starting over,” but the right fix depends on what…

If I pay only the current property taxes now, will that allow closing to move forward, and how are any remaining taxes handled at closing? NC

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If I pay only the current property taxes now, will that allow closing to move forward, and how are any remaining taxes handled at closing? – North Carolina Short Answer Sometimes, paying only the current year’s property taxes can remove the immediate roadblock that is holding up a transaction, but it does not automatically clear…

Can I challenge a life estate deed if my parent had dementia and didn’t understand they were giving a remainder interest to a sibling? NC

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Can I challenge a life estate deed if my parent had dementia and didn’t understand they were giving a remainder interest to a sibling? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a life estate deed can be challenged if the parent lacked the mental capacity to understand what the deed did at the…