What documents should I gather to show I’m the rightful owner and stop future title issues? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the most persuasive way to show rightful ownership is to assemble the recorded “paper trail” for the property (a certified copy of the deed into the current owner plus any later…
How do I get a new deed prepared when my land is listed under multiple parcel numbers and the records don’t match? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the safest way to prepare a “new” deed when parcel numbers and public records do not match is to base the deed on the correct…
Do I need a new deed to sell cemetery lots, or is there a different document that should be used? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a cemetery “lot” is often treated more like a set of burial rights tied to the cemetery’s rules than like a normal piece of real estate that…
If the home is already in my name, what happens to me and the property if the foreclosure goes through? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, if a foreclosure sale is completed, the buyer generally receives title to the home and the current owner can be required to move after the deed is…
What paperwork is needed to place a lien or deed of trust on a property for collateral purposes? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, using real property as collateral is usually done with a written promissory note (the debt) and a deed of trust (the real-estate security instrument), signed and notarized, then recorded…
Do I need a brandnew deed to remove the deceased owners name, or is there a simpler document I can record? – North Carolina Short Answer Often, a brand-new deed is not required in North Carolina just to reflect that a prior owner has died and a future interest has become effective. In many situations,…
How do I remove my deceased spouse’s trust from the deed and retitle the property into just my revocable trust? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, there is no “removing a trust from a deed” in the sense of crossing out a name. The usual fix is to (1) confirm how title was…
If we locate the deed, what are the next steps to map the boundaries and check for any liens or restrictions? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, once the deed is found, the next steps usually include (1) extracting the property’s legal description, (2) matching that description to recorded maps and public parcel…
How can I sell an inherited house when there’s a UCC lien for solar panels and the original solar company is in bankruptcy? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a recorded UCC financing statement tied to solar panels can block or delay a closing because it is a “cloud” on title that most…
How do I sue to get reimbursed for mortgage and related payments I made on a property where I’m not on the title? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, reimbursement usually requires a civil lawsuit against the title owner based on the legal theory that it is unfair for the owner to keep…
