Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
Going through my late mother's papers, I came across a contract of sale for a house in Passaic, New Jersey. The contract is dated May 11, 1945. According to the contract, my mother bought my grandparents' house for $800 at that time. The warranty deed was to be delivered May 21, 1945. I can not locate any warranty deed, but my mother always was dreadful with anything financial. How could I find out if she ever bought the house? If she did buy the house, how do I find out when or if it was sold, by whom, and what happened to the money from the sale? If the sale to my mother was not finished, how do I find out who did buy my grandparents' house in 1945? And is there any way for me to learn what happened? I am the sole heir.
2 Answers from Attorneys
It would be possible to have an attorney search the title records for Passaic County, where the house apparently is located, and tell you. Are you sure it is worth doing?
Let me know if I can help you, 201 820 3460.
Any title company could run an informational search for you that would give you the full history of that property. All they would need is a copy of the contract and (if it is not indicated in the contract) the block and lot number of the property, as well as the address. They may want to know the name of the present owner which you can get at the Passaic tax office. Be sure to ask them their fee for doing this ahead of time so that you are sure that you can afford to pay for it. Good luck! Rob Gleaner
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