How do I get a certified copy of an older subdivision map if the online image is hard to read? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a certified copy of a recorded subdivision map (plat) is usually ordered from the Register of Deeds in the county where the plat was recorded. If the…
Would initiating a quiet title or similar court action be necessary to resolve a timeshare title issue? – North Carolina Short Answer Usually not. In North Carolina, a quiet title action is designed to resolve an actual adverse claim or “cloud” on title, not to force a management company to update its internal owner records…
Can I regain possession of my property following a trespass summons and county sale? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly, but it usually depends on whether the county sale can still be challenged in court and whether the buyer has already obtained lawful possession through a civil court process. In North Carolina, a trespass summons…
What happens if there was a tax foreclosure against the heirs decades agodid the family lose the property, and is there any way to recover anything? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a completed tax foreclosure sale usually means the family lost title to the property, because the sale is intended to convey…
How long does it usually take to get guidance after an appraisal is submitted? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, there is usually no single state-law deadline that requires an attorney or lender to issue “guidance” by a specific number of days after an appraisal is submitted. In many transactions, guidance comes after…
What documents are needed to prove a power of attorney is valid for signing a property purchase agreement and closing papers? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, proving a power of attorney (POA) is valid for signing a real estate purchase contract and closing documents usually requires an executed POA (often a certified…
How can I challenge or undo a completed trustee’s deed if the wrong property was included? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, challenging a completed trustee’s deed usually depends on where the case is in the foreclosure timeline. If the mistake is caught before the sale is confirmed (or before rights become fixed),…
How long do we have to file a lawsuit over a land purchase or disputed property sale? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the time to sue over a land purchase or disputed property sale depends on the legal claim. Many sale-related claims are subject to a 3-year deadline (such as fraud, mistake,…
What documents do I need to prove I’m the rightful owner and communicate with the mortgage company about the loan? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the mortgage servicer usually will not discuss loan options after a borrower dies unless the person contacting them can show both (1) authority to act and (2)…
Can I assume the existing mortgage or refinance into my name after the original borrower died? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a person who becomes the owner of a home after the borrower dies often can keep the loan from being called due immediately by staying current and working with the loan…
