How do I figure out who legally owns the property and what the title shows? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the starting point is the county Register of Deeds, where deeds and many other documents affecting ownership are recorded. The most recent recorded deed usually identifies the current record owner, and the…
Should I buy the building through a separate property-holding company, and should my other business entities guarantee the loan? – North Carolina Short Answer Often, a North Carolina commercial purchase is structured with a separate property-holding entity (commonly an LLC) as the borrower and owner, because it can help isolate real estate risks from operating-business…
Can a lawyer help me resolve a legal case involving a property I own or have an interest in? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a real estate attorney can help identify the legal issue tied to the property (ownership, title defects, co-owner disputes, or a pending lawsuit) and then choose the…
What information do you need from me to review my property situation? – North Carolina Short Answer To review a North Carolina property situation, an attorney usually needs (1) the property address and county, (2) the most recent deed or other ownership paperwork, and (3) a clear timeline of what happened and what outcome is…
Can dash-cam video and photos be used to prove what happened and who caused the crash? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, dash-cam video and crash photos can be used as evidence to help show how a collision happened and who was at fault, as long as they are properly identified and…
Can I get a commercial real estate loan without signing a personal guarantee, and what would it take to qualify for that? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes—some North Carolina commercial real estate loans can be structured without a personal guarantee, but it is not the default for bank loans. In practice, a lender usually…
What are the first steps to take if there’s a legal problem involving a property? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the first steps are to identify what kind of property problem it is (title/ownership, boundaries, co-owners, or possession), gather the key documents, and confirm the property’s legal description and chain of title…
How can I fix problems in the chain of title or errors on a deed? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, fixing a chain-of-title problem or a deed error usually means choosing the right “cure” for the type of defect: (1) record a limited correction affidavit for minor mistakes, (2) record a more…
How is fault decided when I was merging and the other driver was speeding and didn’t slow down? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, fault in a merge or lane-change crash usually turns on whether the merging driver made the move safely and whether the other driver was driving at a reasonable and…
What happens if there is a disagreement between co-owners about selling or using the property? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, co-owners generally have equal rights to possess and use the whole property, but one co-owner usually cannot force the others to sell just by demanding it. If co-owners cannot agree, a common…
