Lease vs State Laws

Where there is a conflict between a statute and a lease or contract, the statute controls. Usually, unless the law says otherwise, this will not...

Can someone claim ownership of property based on cohabitation law?

The girlfriend has no property ownership interests, based on these facts. At best, she might have a nebulous claim to protection against wrongful...

My friend and I are thinking of purchasing a home together, so both our names would be on the deed, how can I get it only in my

I agree with Attorney Faucher that you would likely gain exclusive title to the home by deed. Keep in mind, however, that if you and the friend...

Can I put Gates up on my Road?

This is a thoughtful question--the kind real property attorneys appreciate! North Carolina courts follow a state supreme court decision, Lowe v....

Is a county allowed to place a small park with no ordinances in a residential area?

Thank you for your question. This kind of problem is likely to become commonplace in Chatham County, given the heavy development that is...

Do i need a real estate lawyer

Yes, you need an attorney very soon. If you purchased from both spouses, they are jointly and severally liable for any breach arising under the...

How can my cousin find out if her Parent's Original Will & Trust has been changed?

This is unfortunate, and I am sorry that your cousin must negotiate this family dynamic in addition to grieving the loss of parents. Wills, once...

Thank you for your question. First, just to be clear, mere notarization does not in itself make a will valid. A will has to strictly comply with...

False harassment claim

Thank you for your post. You will need to frame a general legal question based on your facts, so that the attorneys on this site can more...

Wrongful Termination Case?

Thank you for posting your question. While you would probably want to have at least one initial consultation with a Charlotte-area employment...