Inherited Property & Probate Guide — Bergen County, NJ
What executors and heirs need to know about selling inherited property in NJ
By Heather Corrigan, Life-Transition Real Estate Specialist & Probate Real Estate Expert
What This Guide Covers
- NJ probate process: from Surrogate's Court filing to closing
- Executor duties and legal authority to sell
- Stepped-up tax basis explained with real examples
- How to handle selling with multiple heirs
- Property cleanout, preparation, and remote estate management
- Difference between probate sale and trust sale
NJ Probate Timeline Overview
File with Surrogate → Receive Letters Testamentary (2–4 weeks) → Creditor notification period (6–9 months) → Clear title → Sell property → Distribute proceeds
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Author: Heather Corrigan, SRES
Life-Transition Real Estate Specialist and Seniors Real Estate Specialist with RE/MAX Signature Homes in Closter, NJ.
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Contact: (917) 440-3767 | heather.gocard@gmail.com
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