A deed transfer is the legal process of moving property ownership from one party to another. In New Jersey, all deeds must meet specific legal requirements, be properly executed (signed and notarized) and be recorded with the county clerk where the property is located.
Mariano & Coiro, P.C., assists clients with every step of the deed transfer process — ensuring each document is correctly prepared, executed and recorded for a seamless transfer of ownership.
Common Reasons to Transfer Deeds:
- Transfer on death: Removing a party as a record title owner who has passed on.
- Transfer to Add Owners: Used when a party is married and desires to add a spouse or perhaps add a child or children to facilitate future estate planning-related title transfer.
- Life Estate Deed: A form of deed that reserves the right for the owner to utilize the property for life, which then passes automatically upon death to other named individuals, usually children or other family members.
It is crucial that new Deeds be prepared by an experienced real estate attorney. Deeds must be properly prepared and recorded in the County Clerk’s Office to be recognized as valid and effectuate the desired transfer of title. The requirements are numerous and stringent, and should be properly adhered to. An improperly prepared or recorded Deed will cause title difficulties in the future that may prevent the sale of the property or cause the entire re-drafting and re-recording of all documents, which could be difficult or impossible due to the age, mental state or outright unavailability of parties necessary to re-execute documents.
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