QUESTION
Property title adjustment after spouse passes
Asked on Jul 10th, 2014 on Residential Real Estate - New Jersey
1 ANSWER
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The ownership of real property does not have to be changed after one spouse dies. The surviving spouse is the automatic sole owner of the property. The deed can be changed if you want, but there is no need to change it.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship