When an estate is selling/transferring real property in New Jersey, who is required to complete and sign a GIT/REP form in order to record the deed?
The estate is responsible for completing the GIT/REP form based on its residency status. The appropriate form is to be completed with the sellers/grantors information being that of the estate. If there is a Will, then the executors/beneficiaries or their written authorized representative(s) who is/are required to sign the deed are responsible for signing the completed GIT/REP form. If there is no Will, then the administrator of the estate must sign the form.
The estate is responsible for completing the GIT/REP form based on its residency status. The appropriate form is to be completed with the seller’s/grantor’s information being that of the estate. If there is a Will, then the executors/beneficiaries or their written authorized representative(s) who is/are required to sign the deed are responsible for signing the completed GIT/REP form. If there is no Will, then the administrator of the estate must sign the form.
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