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…
What legal remedies do I have to claim the interest I paid for when there was no written deed? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a verbal deal to transfer an ownership interest in land is usually not enforceable because land transfers normally must be in writing. Even without a written deed, there…
What happens if the payoff funds don’t arrive in time for my home sale closing? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a home sale usually cannot “fund” and the closing attorney (the settlement agent) generally cannot disburse sale proceeds unless the money needed to pay off the seller’s mortgage is actually available as…
What are my legal options after police entered my trailer without an eviction notice? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a person generally cannot be removed from a home (including a trailer used as a residence) through “self-help.” Possession usually changes only through the court process for eviction (summary ejectment) and, when a…
What proof will a title company need to show there are no remaining heir claims after a tax sale? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a title company usually looks for proof that the tax foreclosure case properly bound anyone who could claim through “unknown heirs,” and that the one-year period to challenge…
Can I keep paying rent and utilities while the title transfer is still pending, and what records should I keep? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, rent and utility obligations usually follow the agreement that controls possession (for example, a lease, a post-closing occupancy agreement, or a written “rent-back” arrangement), not the paperwork…
