Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Tenants In Common vs Tenants by Entireties
In NJ does account ownership for husband and wife default to Tenants by Entireties? Can they own an account as Tenants in Common?
Asked on 10/12/01, 9:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Tarta
Steven Wayne Tarta, Attorney At Law
Re: Tenants In Common vs Tenants by Entireties
Tenants by the entirety is a restricted form of ownership only available to married couples. However, a married couple is not restricted to this form of ownership and can transfer or "roll over" to tenants in common by a new deed etc.
Answered on 11/23/01, 1:11 pm