How Can I Confirm Clear Title Before Selling an Inherited House? | NC

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Q: How can I confirm that the title to an inherited house is clear before I sell it? A: The safest step is to have a closing attorney perform a title examination before you sign a sale contract, and definitely before closing. For an inherited house, the attorney should compare the land records with the probate file. That means checking who owned the property at death, how the property passed…