Are liens valid after death of tenant in entirety - Posted by jmd_forest

import · November 30, 2005, 6:28am

Posted by jmd_forest on November 30, 2005 at 13:35:44:

I try to get a real good understanding of the issues before handing money over to my lawyer. It helps keep the lawyer ffocused and the costs down

import · November 30, 2005, 6:28am

Posted by jmd_forest on November 30, 2005 at 07:28:39:

I am purchasing a home that currently has several liens against the husband who passed away ten years ago. In NJ (where the property is located) married couples take title as tenants in entirety by default if the deed does not specify otherwise. This deal is very tight and eliminating the payoff of these liens would go a long way to satisfying the sellers.
Will the title company require the liens be satisfied, and if so, is there any other recouse?

import · November 30, 2005, 7:45am

See NJ lawyer - Posted by John Merchant

Posted by John Merchant on November 30, 2005 at 08:45:25:

Interesting situation and your NJ lawyer can answer those questions for you.