What can I do if the timeshare management company refuses to update the deed post-probate? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, a timeshare estate is treated as an interest in real estate, so the cleanest path is usually to make sure the heir’s ownership is properly documented in the county public records and…
Can I recover the money I spent on repairs and improvements if I don’t get the trailer title? – North Carolina Short Answer Sometimes, yes—but it depends on why the title was not delivered and what legal relationship exists to the trailer and the land. In North Carolina, recovery may be possible through a contract-based…
Do I have any legal recourse if my house should not have passed the inspection but the problems were only discovered years later? – North Carolina Short Answer Possibly. In North Carolina, legal recourse years after closing usually depends on (1) who caused the problem (seller, inspector, contractor, or someone else), (2) whether there was…
What happens if the county recorder rejects the deed because the notarization or power of attorney paperwork isn’t accepted? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, if the register of deeds rejects a deed for a notarization or power of attorney (POA) issue, the deed does not get recorded, and the title records do…
Will I owe any transfer taxes or fees when recording the updated deed after a lady bird deed transfer? – North Carolina Short Answer Usually, no North Carolina real estate excise tax is due just to update the public record after a lady bird deed takes effect at death, because the transfer is not a…
How can I tell whether two deeds with similar legal descriptions are talking about the exact same parcel? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, two deeds with similar legal descriptions refer to the same parcel only if the descriptions can be “fit” to the same physical land on the ground. The practical way…
What evidence is used to prove undue influence or lack of capacity when a sibling was present during the attorney meeting where the deed was signed? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, courts usually look for a combination of medical evidence (dementia diagnosis, records, and provider testimony) and “circumstantial” evidence about how the…
What documents are required to record this change in ownership, like a death certificate, trust certificates, and the prior deed? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, the documents needed to record a change in ownership depend on why ownership changed (death, trust transfer, entity name change/merger, or a standard deed transfer). Most of…
What if the online signature version doesn’t match the PDF I review and approve? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, do not sign if the online signing version does not match the PDF that was reviewed and approved. Ask for a single “final” version that everyone can access, confirm the document title and…
What steps should I take if someone breaks into my vacant property before closing and steals my belongings? – North Carolina Short Answer In North Carolina, treat a break-in at a vacant property before closing as both a criminal matter (report it and preserve evidence) and a closing-risk issue (notify the buyer, agents, and closing…