Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

estate law in nj

wife died 5 years ago our house in nj fully paid for both our names are still on tile inadverently never changed the title do I have to change title now or when i decide to sell will copy of her death ctf only be needed if i decide to sell property in future


Asked on 2/21/09, 11:49 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

sale of house with spouse who passed away

No need to retitle the house. When the house is sold, you can produce a death certificate and sign an Affidavit and you should be able to sell the house with no problem.

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Answered on 2/21/09, 12:09 pm
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: estate law in nj

Her estate must be probated, no emergency on changing deed.

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Answered on 2/21/09, 1:01 pm


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