What can I do to make sure that my wife doesn't lose our home when I pass away?

I agree with most of what Mr. Bratcher said. However, I would like to clarify that although your wife does have some rights by virtue of marriage,...

There is a statutory provision for payment of commission to general guardians and guardians of the estate. It is found in 35A-1269. There is not a...

Could I use a quit claim Deed to transfer a property in my name over into a living trust. In NC

Another consideration is that It is possible that if you use a quitclaim deed for this purpose, you will lose the protections of your title...

8 siblings want to sign over our heir property to one of the siblings

The answer to this question depends in part on the amount of time that has passed since your mother's death. There are a number of issues that you...

Is there any way I can still be "gifted" the house?

Listen to your lawyer. The people who inherited the house can always give you their interest if they want to do so.

Can I open a irrevocable living trust for Mom, and move the money from "my name only account" into it without her involvement?

There is definitely not a simple solution to this problem. What you can accomplish with a power of attorney depends largely on the quality of the...

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

There are a lot of reasons why you may not want to buy real estate with your friend. You should talk to an attorney about the possible problems...

My question concerns NC law regarding access to real estate in FRANKLIN county which is not adjacent to any State or county road

There are several ways to establish access to landlocked property. Among them are easements implied by prior use, easements implied by necessity,...

What legal action can I take against timber guy cutting over on to my property appx 8 acres in north Carolina, Sampson County.

There are a lot of facts that you would need to fill in before anyone could give you a good answer to your questions. This may have been a mistake...

Your questions are too complex for a short response. You should contact an attorney. You may also want to read through Chapter 36C of the N.C....