Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

My father passed away without a will. I have completed most of the probate process and I am appointed administrator. I am the only heir. My father was unmarried and had no other children. The house/property deed is still in his name, and only has his name on the deed. I am now stuck at trying to transfer the deed into my name. Do I just need to record a administrator deed in the county court?

Asked on 8/19/14, 8:27 pm

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Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

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If you have waited the appropriate time after opening the estate and advertising it for creditors to present their claims, and have paid all known debts, you may record an administrator's or fiduciary's deed in the county court office of land records.

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Answered on 8/20/14, 6:22 am

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