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My wife’s brother is the executor of the will. We are selling the house that I am making the mortgage payments on. The mortgage is in my father in laws name and the executor is demanding that all proceeds go into the deceased estate and he is entitled to 1/3 after he settles the estate using the... View More 
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
You will need to post this under Florida real estate law.
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
Addressing ineffective HOA management companies and incompetent HOA boards in North Carolina involves a systematic approach. Begin by thoroughly reviewing the HOA's governing documents to understand the roles and responsibilities of the board and management company. Attend meetings to voice... View More
He left. I've filed for divorce and he's aware. He Kept asking me to move or sell, I said no. Someone told me my house just sold per Redfin. I checked and owner changed.
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
If you are actually an owner, then confirm it by searching the title. You may have to sue any new grantees. Husband's alienation of marital property should be brought up in the Divorce, possibly as grounds for contempt. Someone has to pay taxes and any note debt.
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Do you have a Note and a recorded Deed of Trust? If you do, hire a NC attorney to accelerate the note and foreclose. If not, all you might do is sue for the note balance, then possibly collect against the land. Either way hire a NC attorney as you will get nowhere by yourself.
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
If there are 3 owners then 1 cannot convey the fee but only his interest. Hire a SC attorney to search the title, determine ownership, and draft an enforceable deed.
He refused to sell or refinance the house at the time of the divorce. Now his plan is to stop paying the mortgage but continue to live in the house for a few months then move to another state. Is there anything I can do in this situation?
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In North Carolina, if your ex-husband plans to stop paying the mortgage on your jointly owned house and subsequently move, there are several actions to consider. Begin by reviewing your divorce agreement for any relevant clauses. Consulting a North Carolina attorney skilled in property and family... View More
About $20,000 of business property has been removed from my rental space. I’m late on my July rent and only received a notice from the landlord’s attorney about paying the past due amount. A formal criminal police report was filed on 8/20/2023.
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Hire an attorney; this amount is too large for small claims court, and I would not recommend representing yourself in district court.
My lease implies that electricity is not paid for directly by the tenant (in the utility addendum, electricity is not checked off, whereas the other utilities that I do have to pay are. Further, the "Special Provisions" section of that addendum reads, "If electric account rolls to... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Hire an attorney to review your lease in full and they can give you specific advice.
Not legally as I have the deeds. Father is alive, Mother deceased. He is claiming squatters rights that he's living with my father over 2 months. Some lawyer told him can claim the property? Is this legal?
I have the deeds as my brother is an ex-con.
answered on Aug 17, 2023
You probably need to get an attorney to look at everything.
The physical deeds are just pieces of paper the only thing that matters is what is recorded in the register of deeds.
HOA members make decisions behind closed doors on what is allowed within the community, such as building. Do members have the right to view documents associated with these decisions?
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answered on Aug 11, 2023
In North Carolina, homeowners association (HOA) members typically have the right to access certain documents related to the actions and decisions of the HOA and its committees. The North Carolina Planned Community Act and Condominium Act generally require HOAs to provide access to various records... View More
The remaining asset is a life insurance policy $1,000 with no named beneficiary. Funeral expenses were paid for by myself. The death certificate is pending. I don't reside in the state. My grandmother is probably going to file for executor of the estate as she mentioned having to sale land to... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
You could hire a NC attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Then draft and record an Affidavit of Heirship as the heirs' source of title. If Probate occurs, the real property is not part of the Estate unless the administrator tries to force a sale of it to pay creditors. That... View More
I am reaching out to you in hopes that you can help me. I just found out that my house in NC got demolished. No one notified me. I found out about it due to HomeGo sending me something in the mail stating I could sell my house in as little as seven days. They included a picture of the property and... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2023
First, you need to contact your insurance carrier, they will likely cover the costs for an attorney and pay off your mortgage. You also need to contact an attorney in the area near where the house was and get them to find out exactly what happened. You may have a substantial claim against whoever... View More
I don't live in public housing and it's continued for 3yrs and 2 violations
answered on Jul 19, 2023
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be a landlord-tenant attorney. There is a section here for that area of practice. Although not every question here is ultimately picked up, you could repost and add L-T as a category. Good luck
answered on Jul 5, 2023
It is only binding on the parties who actually signed the document.
I'm in North Carolina, and the state only recognizes biological and adopted children unless otherwise noted on a will or trust. My stepfather's daughter lives out of state and has never lived here. The only time she ever visited was to ask for money. I find it worrisome that the... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
Take all the documents to a local lawyer and get their opinion. This question cannot be answered without a full understanding of all the facts and a review of the documents.
Is it legal or possible in NC to take ownership of vehicle so repairs can be made? The vehicles also need to be inspected, have insurance put on them, and tags and registration.
answered on Jul 3, 2023
You can apply for an abandoned vehicle title, this is done either by filling out the form found online or going to your local DMV office. It will take some time but is possible.
The new property owner has turned water off. Do I have any rights
answered on Jul 3, 2023
Your rights depend on whether or not you had a formal lease in place, if you did not then your rights are pretty minimal. It would likely cover them not turning off the water without notice, but not much beyond that.
The attorney handling the sale of a purchase of a home in another state neglected to provide in a timely manner the wiring information needed to close on the sale of the home. He refused to accept a certified bank check. Our bank would not wire funds unless it was done in person, so not over the... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
It likely did not rise to the level of malpractice. However, it would likely be enough to collect any amount directly tied to the issue from the lawyer. I would start by asking the lawyer directly and escalate from there.
When we signed our contract there was nothing in there about additional HOA fees charged by management companies for submitting requests. We were only told about dues and other fees. Now they have handed it over to mgmt co who charges for requests and when I emailed the builder they said they... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
I would advise that the HOA hire an attorney to review the situation. There are too many unknown facts to be able to give you the answers you are looking for.
I inherited a house in Puerto Rico from my mom after her passing. She was a resident of PR but I am not. What % do I have to pay for taxes? Is that percent on the net gains?
Can I reduce the tax by including improvements and mortgage payments that I made after her death?
Thank you!
Nancy
answered on Jun 27, 2023
While there are probably some attorneys barred in NC and Puerto Rico, there are not many. You will get much better advice posting this on the Puerto Rico portion of this page if one exists.
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