Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

How you change the deed when the owner has died, depends on a couple of things including who else owns the property, and whether the person had a Will. You should consider having a lawyer help you with this. There are other things to take care of, including taxes. If the correct tax forms are not filed and if the taxes are not paid, then you may end up owing the taxes and having to pay from your own pocket! Call me, and I will help you with this. There is no cost for the telephone call, or for the first meeting with me.

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The first step is to get a copy of the current deed and see whose name is on it. Also, it the person who died had a will a copy of that must be reviewed and probably probated. Your best bet is to see an attorney and have these documents with you plus a copy of the death certificate. If you call me and mention Law Guru, the first meeting or telphone consultation is free.

I agree with the other authors, and it is possible that nothing need to be done, if there is a surviving spouse or other joint tenancy owner named in the current Deed; although a new Deed is best to clear title and ownership. It is best if an attorney familiar with both estate matters and real estate assists you. This may not be an expensive undertaking depending upon the facts as they are determined. Contact me directly if you need assistance. As a Law Guru questioner, the initial conference is free.