Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

I inherited a home in New Jersey when my father passed away. It was worth around $270k when he died, now it's worth around $340k, is it best to put it in my name before I sell, or to sell it under his estate.


Asked on 4/06/12, 1:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

I would need more information to give you a clear answer.

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Answered on 4/06/12, 1:31 pm
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

You are the owner, having inherited it. You are responsible for the taxes on any gain on its sale. My suggestion is to do simultaneous Deeds at the time of sale; the first to put it in your name and the second from you to the Seller. For title purposes, to show clean title, you could do the Deed to you now.

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Answered on 4/07/12, 8:56 am


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