Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

When you say "I have the current deed", do you mean that you have the original or a copy of the deed to your mother, or is title already in your name?

Are there other legal heirs of your mother?

Is there a mortgage on the property? You may need the consent of the mortgage holder for the deed transfer.

If you do not yet have legal title and there are no other heirs, you may deed the property to yourself. You will be acting as Executor of [your mother's name], deceased. The deed must contain recitals showing how the title comes to you.

I recommend asking a lawyer to prepare the deed. There are transfer tax documents that must be filed with the deed, and you don't want to cause problems with a DIY deed that will come up to bite you later if you refinance or sell the property.

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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While I agree with Miriam, as the sole heir all you need to do is prepare and record an Executor's Deed from you, as Eceutor, to you, as the heir. There are additional forms that need to be attached to the Deed, so an attorney should be consulted to assist you.