How can I legally transfer a decedent’s timeshare interest into my name after probate? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the legal way to move a decedent’s timeshare into an heir’s name after probate is to make sure the heir has a recordable transfer document and then record it in the correct place…
What do I do if the original deed or will is lost when trying to change title? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, changing title usually does not require the original paper deed or the original will. For a deed, the common fix is to get a certified copy of the recorded deed…
What process is used to calculate life estate and remainder values using IRS tables and age factors? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the standard process is to value the whole property (usually the net sale proceeds or fair market value), then apply an actuarial “life estate factor” and a matching “remainder factor”…
What should I watch for in the listing or purchase contract before I sign to protect myself as the seller? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a home seller should closely review the listing agreement and the purchase contract for (1) what is being promised about the property’s condition, (2) how and when…
How do I transfer a mobile home into my name if the title was lost and a duplicate title is being requested? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a mobile (manufactured) home is usually transferred by getting a replacement (duplicate) title from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and then submitting the…
What deadlines apply for bringing claims related to home inspection, appraisal errors, or nondisclosure after a home purchase? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the deadlines depend on the type of claim and the legal theory. Many post-closing claims tied to defects, misstatements, or professional errors must be filed within 3 years, but…
Can I file a quiet title case if the trustee’s deed lists the wrong parcel identification information? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a quiet title case can be used to ask the Superior Court to determine and declare what interests (if any) another party has in a parcel when a recorded…
What happens if the original cemetery lot paperwork was never recorded—can I still sell the lots? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly, but an unrecorded cemetery-lot “deed” often creates a title problem that can prevent a clean resale in North Carolina. Even when a seller has paperwork, the cemetery’s own records and transfer rules usually…
How can I stop or delay a foreclosure sale when I inherited the house but the mortgage is still in the deceased owner’s name? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, most residential foreclosures move through a “power of sale” process that starts with a hearing before the Clerk of Superior Court. A foreclosure…
Do I have to record the new deed in person, or can it be electronically recorded in the county where the property is located? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a deed usually does not have to be recorded in person. Depending on the county Register of Deeds, the deed may be eligible…