If a life estate is already in place, can the house be sold without the remainder beneficiary agreeing, and what happens if they refuse? – North Carolina Short Answer Usually not. In North Carolina, a buyer typically needs a deed signed by both the life tenant and the remainder beneficiary to receive full ownership, so…
Can I add or remove a co-owner from a timeshare title, and what steps are involved? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a timeshare can be real estate (a “timeshare estate”) or a non-real-estate right (a “timeshare use”), and the steps to add or remove a co-owner depend on which one applies. If…
Does a UCC fixture filing survive probate and have to be paid at closing even if the estate was insolvent? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a properly recorded UCC fixture filing can continue to encumber the real estate even if the debtor dies and the estate is insolvent. Denying the creditor’s probate…
How do easement laws work for a shared driveway? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a shared driveway usually works through a written easement that is granted by the landowner and recorded with the county Register of Deeds. The easement defines who can use the driveway, for what purposes, and who must maintain…
How can I get a power of attorney to sign a real estate purchase agreement on behalf of a co-owner? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a co-owner’s attorney-in-fact can sign a real estate purchase agreement if the power of attorney (POA) actually grants authority for real estate transactions and the signature is…
If all co-owners agree to sell, will this title issue delay closing? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly. Even if all co-owners agree to sell, a prior tax foreclosure that still shows “unknown heirs” in the record can delay closing in North Carolina because the buyer’s lender and title insurer usually require the title record…
If I already signed a deed or paperwork, can I undo it or dispute it if I later find out the terms were unfair? – North Carolina Short Answer Sometimes, but not just because a deal feels unfair after the fact. In North Carolina, undoing a signed real estate document usually requires a recognized legal…
How do I prove a deed was forged and get the property records corrected? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a forged deed does not transfer valid title, but the public record may still need to be fixed so future buyers, lenders, and landlords do not rely on the wrong document. Proving forgery…
Would getting a survey help prove what part of the property was conveyed and help clear up the title? – North Carolina Short Answer Yes—often a survey helps in North Carolina because it can show, on the ground, what an older deed’s legal description actually covers and where the lines likely fall. A survey can…
What paperwork do I need to complete the mobile home title transfer once the duplicate title arrives? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, once the duplicate mobile home (manufactured home) title arrives, the paperwork depends on whether the home will stay titled as personal property or will be treated as part of the…
