Looking to due an addition on the rear of my Wilmington NC house but can't access my backyard due to my neighbors fence.

You will want to select a local attorney to review title to your property. Provide that attorney with the Survey and they should be able to...

She will need to have an attorney selected for the closing. In North Carolina, residential purchase closings are handled by attorney of the...

Your spouse has the right to claim an elective share in any property that you own. It is not that he owns a direct interest in the property at...

What options do I have if my lender refuses to grant an exemption to the 12 month occupancy requirements for a residential home?

A change in circumstance (e.g. loss of a job; etc.) unforeseen at the time of closing, may be itself an exception to the obligation to use the...

I'm am POA over my mother's affairs. My deceased stepdads name is still on the deed. Will this cause problems between a sibling?

Having a POA for your mother will not allow you to take any action to remove your stepdad's estate from title to the property, if it owns anything...

I am selling my house myself.

You may wish to check with the attorney once more. An hourly fee would probably not be appropriate. However, $180 in total would be a completely...

Need help with an inherent

The legal proceeding is called a partition action. That is to request division of the property among the heirs or sale of the property and...

A review of the payoff statement provided to the closing attorney from your mortgage lender is the essential first step. If you are the seller,...

How can I get a new deed prepared?

My office would be happy to assist you. However, there are several fine real estate attorneys in Burgaw that you could look up on this site. ...

Do I have to wait three days after my contract is finished before I can close on my house?

This is a discussion you should have with your chosen closing attorney's office. The contract for purchase itself will have a due diligence period...