Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: Common law real estate

Your mother in law could be left with nothing. That is possible.

She needs to see a lawyer immediately. There are several ways to change this, but all of them will depend on what he and she both want, and what he is willing to do.

A Deed would be simple, but there are some gift tax problems and other issues.

Call if you like; I never charge for a first phone call.

You can then decide how you would like to proceed.

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Re: Common law real estate

I would prefer to reply to questions with a zip code at least; but I will nonetheless suggest that she get her name on the deed by having the other party sign a deed granting her an interest either as tenant in common or joint tenant with survivorship rights. She will be left otherwise to file a complaint to seek title proving her claim and the their intent & that suit might well fail. The deed is the best thing. A Will of his interest to her is a possibility but again could be changed or chalenged more easily than a deed. Please call or email.

Re: Common law real estate

PS: There is no such thing as common law marriage in NJ since 1939 if that is what you are saying.