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Property title adjustment after spouse passes

Asked on Jul 10th, 2014 on Residential Real Estate - New Jersey
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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There is usually no need to change a deed after a spouse passes away.  the surviving spouse has full ownership of the property.  keep a copy of the deceased spouse's death certificate with the deed so that if necessary the sruviving spouse can change the deed at a later time.  
Answered on Jul 14th, 2014 at 2:06 PM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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