A 1819 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act."

This bill proposes creating a "transfer on death deed" system in New Jersey, allowing property owners aged 18 or older with sound mind to automatically transfer real estate to named beneficiaries upon their death. It establishes that such deeds must be recorded before the owner's death, are revocable at any time, and bypass probate. The law ensures the current owner retains full control during their lifetime (including the right to sell or mortgage the property), and beneficiaries gain no ownership rights until after the owner dies. Crucially, it protects the owner's eligibility for public assistance and prevents creditors from claiming the property before the owner's death.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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