Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
In New Jersey I co-own my house w/my son-in-law. If I were to forclose could they touch my IRA?
As my unemployment is running out and we aren't going to afford the house anymore.
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As a general rule, under NJ law, any property held in (or distributed from) a 401(k) plan is exempt from all claims of creditors. See NJSA 25:2-1(b).
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My apologies for the prior posting, I meant to refer to IRAs. As a general rule, under NJ law, any property held in an IRA plan is exempt from all claims of creditors. See NJSA 25:2-1(b).
Kindly note and remember that my response is merely a general comment on the law related to your question, and NOT legal advice or opinion. Also, your question and my response does NOT create an attorney-client relationship between us. You cannot rely upon what I have written, because I do not have all of the information that I need to advise you or render an opinion. Even simple facts you have not shared can completely change my answer. For me to give you legal advice or opinion, you would need to hire me to be your lawyer, and then we would need to discuss this in detail and go over the documents.
IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: As required by U.S. Treasury Regulations governing tax practice, you are hereby advised that written advice contained herein (if any) was not written or intended to be used (and cannot be used) by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
With best wishes,
Barry F. Gartenberg, Esq.