On NJ property deed there are two spouses and child separately listed. One spouse died. automatic to wife?

Answer 1

If NJ recognizes a "tenancy by the entireties" where a property is titled to a husband and wife and one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically picks up the interest in the non-surviving spouse. Which leaves that spouse with 2 of the original 3 shares in the property, and the child with its original one share.

Answer 2

usually yes unless the child contests the will..to prevent things like this from taking years to get through a revocable trust should be made to ensure assets are to be available when needed (you can avoid long probate court battle over wills to prepare this way)