trans of property

[deanhamilton]

hi:
we are in NJ. My father passed away sevral years ago. my mother owns a property in nj- primary home. this house has both nams on the property- my parents. no mortgage!
that's only the real estate property my parents ever had. property tax bills still come in both names as we have not changed the name on the property.
these are ny questions:
how can i get this name chage taken care the right way?
i belive that only the deed and the title have to change the name and recorded in the recorders office. is that true.
is it possible to do it with out a a lawyer.

 

[ALawyer]

Sure, go get a CERTIFIED copy of the death certoificate and take it to the county recorder's office and ask what needs to be done.

 

[deanhamilton]

trans of property.. followup!!

thanks of all peole who read it so carefully and special thanks to one who replied it.
Thanks for confirming my belief that i would have to go down to the recoder's offoce with the death certificate of my father and then revorder's office should change the name on the records as the property is registered to my mother's name and she will get the taxes only in her name.

however, my followup question is:
i want to change from my parents name only to my mother's name- for now, only; on the deed and the title of the property.

the mortage is paid off

can this be done without a a lawyer?

i would greatly appreciate if you can help me on this!! what is the proper procedure?


thanks