Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Hello,

I bought a house when I was single and was recently married. I would like to add my spouse to the deed on the house. We can not insure her engagement ring through the homeowner's insurance without adding her to the deed. Please advise what forms are required and how I can go about doing this as simple as possible. Thank you


Asked on 5/12/11, 11:47 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Bufano Law Office of Anthony P. Bufano, Esq.

You will want to have an attorney that handles real estate transactions prepare a Quit Claim Deed, Affidavit of Consideration and Sellers Residency Certification to be executed and notarized by the spouse conveying title. The documents will then need to be recorded with the County Clerk where the property is.

I would be happy to assist in preparing the necessary documents and answer any questions that you may have relating such a transaction.

Anthony P. Bufano, Esq.

(732) 530-0222

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Answered on 5/12/11, 11:53 am
Larry Raiken Larry S Raiken LLC

the previous answer is correct. I have been a real estate attorney for 34 years and can serve your needs.

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Answered on 5/12/11, 12:10 pm
Barry Gartenberg Barry F. Gartenberg LLC

I concur with the answers above, but you should consider the impact of "putting someone on a deed"--- you're making them a co-owner and, generally, cannot later simply "remove" the person from the deed without his/her cooperation.

Also, it seems odd that you're unable to insure the ring. Speak with another insurance agent first.

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.

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Answered on 5/15/11, 8:31 am


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