Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

How do I respond to a Quiet Title summons from a person who has no standing. My partner passed leaving property to me, as per written contract.. Their are no instruments leaving it to anyone else. His widow wants to take possession of property. I am under a 35 day response time-line

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Property is in Salem county, Quinton township. NJ

I live in Arizona.


Asked on 3/15/17, 6:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Why do you think that his widow has no standing? If you want to defend your right to title, you must file a responsive pleading. Consult with a lawyer in the County where the lawsuit is pending, so that you may have an answer or whatever is required filed within the number of days required by the summons.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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Answered on 3/15/17, 8:29 pm


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