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Q: How to title my home to minimize probate costs in NC?
I am an 80-year-old resident of North Carolina, and my only son, who also resides in NC, is specified as my sole heir in my will. I am about to make the final payment on my home, and I'm considering how to title the property to minimize probate fees and ensure a smooth transfer after my death.... View More 
Lisa McDevitt
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Congratulations on paying off your mortgage!
North Carolina does not offer a transfer on death deed for real estate, so that option isn't available here.
Adding a child directly to a deed, or transferring a home into a child's name during your lifetime, can feel like a... View More
Q: Are we responsible for late fees due to rent portal error in Arizona?
In Arizona, my rental property recently switched to a new rental portal system. Due to an error, a previous month's payment was applied twice, resulting in our rent account showing a zero balance until we received an email notification on the 21st. Up until that point, we were unaware of any... View More
Peter H. Westby
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
You are responsible for the late fees. The property management company should work with you, but they have no obligation to work with you. You must pay your rent in full and on time or risk eviction. It is not relevant that this works a hardship on you. It would be a greater hardship to be... View More
Q: What are my legal options for co-owned house repayment and sale profit share in AZ?
In November 2025, my boyfriend and I purchased a house together in Arizona, and we are both listed on the deed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship (JTWROS). Although only his name is on the mortgage, we split the down payment, closing costs, and renovations, and we both contribute to the... View More
Peter H. Westby
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
The best option for you is to have your ex purchase your interest in the house now for cash. Upon receipt of the cash, you would sign a deed in his favor. I recommend handling this transaction like any house purchase by having a written purchase contract and opening escrow with a local title... View More
Q: What are the chances of a plea bargain for a failure to maintain lane ticket in NJ with a clean record?
I received a ticket for failure to maintain my lane under code 39:4-88 in Jersey City, New Jersey. I have a CDL license, although it was downgraded a year and a half ago. I've maintained a clean driving record for the past 13 years. What are the chances of negotiating a plea bargain in New... View More
Jenna Casper Bloom
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Failure to maintain lane under N.J.S.A. 39:4-88(b) is a 2-point moving violation. In municipal court, these are routinely negotiated.
As for whether you need an attorney: you're allowed to appear on your own for a ticket like this, but there's real value in having someone who... View More
Q: What are the chances of a plea bargain for a failure to maintain lane ticket in NJ with a clean record?
I received a ticket for failure to maintain my lane under code 39:4-88 in Jersey City, New Jersey. I have a CDL license, although it was downgraded a year and a half ago. I've maintained a clean driving record for the past 13 years. What are the chances of negotiating a plea bargain in New... View More
Mark Cheser
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
More information is needed. A 0 point downgraded is a given. The issue is which one. The one they will offer is 39:4-97.2, "unsafe driving". But the CDL may have a problem with that. You need a 0 pointer that is a non moving violation if you can get one and one the CDL people will not... View More
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