"However, a nonlawyer may: (1) present and identify the documents necessary to complete a residential real estate closing, direct the parties where to sign the documents, and ensure that the parties have properly executed the documents and (2) receive and disburse the closing funds. The state bar determined that “performing administrative or ministerial activities in connection with the execution of residential real estate closing documents and the receipt and disbursement of the closing proceeds does not necessarily require the exercise of legal judgment or the giving of legal advice or opinions.”"
So, according to this..no, NC is NOT an attorney-only state. As Marilynn said - attorneys have been trying to get it back that way for several years now but it hasn't taken hold yet. |
