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NJ S3679
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals 18 or older of sound mind to transfer real property to designated beneficiaries effective upon death through a transfer on death (TOD) deed, bypassing probate
- TOD deeds must be acknowledged, recorded with the County Clerk before the transferor's death, and state that the transfer occurs at death; no notice to or acceptance by beneficiaries is required during the transferor's lifetime
- Designated beneficiaries must survive the transferor to receive property; if multiple beneficiaries are named and one predeceases the transferor, that share passes to the surviving beneficiaries proportionally
- TOD deeds are revocable at any time through a subsequent TOD deed, an express instrument of revocation, or an inter vivos deed, all of which must be acknowledged and recorded before death
- If the transferor's probate estate cannot satisfy allowed claims or spousal/child allowances, creditors may pursue the transferred property within 18 months of death
Legislative Description
Establishes "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act."
Community and Urban Affairs
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Community and Urban Affairs2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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