252-26 Deed.pdf

252-26 JUAN M. RIVERA, JR ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS & MORTGAGES Hall of Records 465 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 130 Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 621-4960 *RETURN DOCUMENT TO: FOUNDATION TITLE&LC 411 HACKENSAC! Instrument Number - 2026037707 SUITE 1003 Recorded On 6/5/2026 At 2:12:04 PM HACKENSAC! 60 * Instrument Type - DEED @) Invoice Number - 838087 User ID: BB *TotakPag * Grantor - MUSSO, JAMES S. LACERTOSA, AMALI * Grantee - DE JOHNSON, ANGELICA JACKSON JACKSON DE SON, ANGELIC * PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Block: 142 Lot: 21 - WEST ORANGE *PEES ® @ COUNTY REALTY TAX $350.00 iN COUNTY REALTY TAX — $175.00 PHPFA Nd PRESERVATION ACCOUNT $50.00 A8 REGISTER RECORDING FEE $60.00 STATE REALTY TAX $875.00 Reo Se pie errata ties 18 fi STATE REALTY TAX - EAA $405,980 ecorded in he egister of Deeds ortgages Office NJAHTF $30@.00 of Essex County, New Jersey HOMELESSNESS TRUST FUND $3&00 2 CODE BLUE EMERGENCY $2. SHELTER SERVICES L. e TOTAL PAID oO 700 Juan M. Rivera, Jr Register of Deeds & Mortgages THIS IS A CERTIFICATION PAGE Do Not Detach THIS PAGE IS NOW PART OF THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT *- Information denoted by an asterisk may change during the verification process and may not be reflected on this page. 0091VN INSTRUMENT NUMBER - 2026037707 MN || I

Essex County Recording Data Page Honorable Juan M. Rivera, Jr. Essex County Register f Official Use Only Officiti! Use Only: Date of Document: February 18, 2026 Type of Document: DEED First Party Name: James S. Musso Amalia Lacertosa Richard A. Musso (25% interest), (25% interest) (25% interest) Second Party Name: Johnson and lasiel Almonte Angelica Jackson Epifanio Johnson and Salvatore Musso (25% G n interest) Additional Parties: oO . THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS REQUIRED ROR DEEDS ONLY Block: Lota Se Qualifier: 142 1 * NN Municipality: Gene Consideration: @ $350,000.00 Mailing Address of Grantee: <O" Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 THEFOLLO 'G SECTION IS FOR ORIGINAL MORTGAGE BOOKING & PAGING INFO RMATION ASSIGNMENTS, RELEASES, SATISFAC TIONS, DISCHARGES & OTHER ORIGINAL MORTGAGE AGREEMENTS ONLY Original Book: Original Page: ESSEX COUNTY RECORDING DATA PAGE Please do not detach this page from the original document as it contains important recording information and is part of the permanent record.

[Prepared by? [ A | / [Nag ROGER J.(DEBIDERTO, ESQ. DEED This Deed is made on February. i 1 , 2026, delivered on February (© , 1D, 2026. BETWEEN JAMES S. MUSSO (25%) interest; AMALIA® whenrosn (25%) interest; RICHARD A. MUSSO (25%) interest; and SALVATORE MUSSO (25%) interest, whose address is 102 Elm Street, West Orange, New Jersey 0 eferred to as the Grantor(s), AND ANGELICA JACKSON, de Yonion and EPIFANIO JOHNSON, husband andiwife, whose address is about to be 102 Elm Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052, referred to as the Grantee(s). The words “Grantor” and “Grantee” shall toy Grantors and Grantees listed above. Transfer of Ownership. The aGratitor grants and conveys (transfers ownership of) the property described below tafhe Ggantee. This transfer is made for the sum of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY ~M, iD. AND 00/100 ($350,000.00) DOLLARS. The Grantor = pris money. Tax Map Reference. (N.J,S.A. 46:15-1.1) Municipality of West Orange BlockNo. 142 LotNo. 21 Account No. Ono proper oy ication number is available on the date of this Deed. (check box it applicable). Property. The property consists of the land and all of the buildings and structures on the land in the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, and State of New Jersey. The legal description is: SEE DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Being the same premises conveyed to James S. Musso (25%) interest; Amalia Lacertosa (25%) interest; Richard A. Musso (25%) interest; and Salvatore Musso (25%) interest, tenants in common, by the following: Austin Regan and Anna M. Regan, his wife, by deed from Santo Musso and Josephine Musso, his wife, recorded April 23, 1981, in the Essex County Clerk's/Register's Office in Deed Book 4714, Page 231.

Sante Musso died on June 3, 1995 whereupon title vested in Josephine Musso as sutfviving tenant by the entirety. Josephine Musso, widow (50% interest) and Musso Family Trust, (50% interest), by deed from Josephine Musso, widow dated October 23, 2002, recorded December 16, 2002, in the Essex County Clerk’s/Register's Office in Deed Book 5935, Page 800. Musso Family Trust by deed from Josephine Musso and Musso Family Trust by James Musso, Trustee, dated May 27, 2004, recorded October 21, 2004, in the Essex County Clerk's/Register's Office in Deed Book 6118, Page 820. James S. Musso (25% interest) Amalia Lacertosa (25% interest) Richard A. Musso (25% interest) and Salvatore Musso (25% interest), tenants in common, by deed from Musso Family Trust dated November 28, 2018, recorded February 4, 2019, in the Essex County Clerk's/Register's Office in Instrument Number 2019010021. The within conveyance is subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any, all Zoning ordinances of the Township of West Orange and such state of fact as may be revealed by an accurate survey. The street address of the property is 102 Elm Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. Promises by Grantor. The Grantor promises that,the tanto has done no act to encumber the property. This promise is called a “covenant as to grantor's acts” (N.J.S.A. 46:4-6). This promise means that the Grantor fas ratptoned anyone else to obtain any legal rights which affect the property (such as*by’ making a mortgage or allowing a judgment to be entered against the Grantor) Signatures. The Grantor signs this Deed as ofthe date at the top of the first page. 1h) " (Seal) * oes MUSSO aS Ae" Baz sclirn % ° (Seal) “AMALIA LACERTOSA 04 Sit. Mug (Seal) > 4 RICHARD A. MUSSO S Loti Fa (Seal) SALVATORE MUSSO STAY | certify that on February 7 , 2026, JAMES S. MUSSO, AMALIA LACERTOSA, RICHARD A. MUSSO, and SALVATORE MUSSO, personally came before me and stated to my Satisfaction that this person (or if more than one, each person): YoPwEw JERSEY, COUNTY OF ESSEX =} S.S.: (a) _ were the maker of the-attached Deed; (b) executed this Deed as their own act; and . . (c) made this Deed for $350,000.00, as the full an ial consideration paid or to be paid for the transfer of title. (St consi i let Afi NA.S.A. 46:15-5). A Aa R JYDESIDERIO Attorney at Law of New Jerse) Record and Return to: Foundation Title

full an ial consideration paid or to be paid for the transfer of title. (St consi i let Afi NA.S.A. 46:15-5). A Aa R JYDESIDERIO Attorney at Law of New Jerse) Record and Return to: Foundation Title LLC 411 Hackensack Ave Suite 1003 Hackensack, NJ 07601

GIT/REP-3 State of New Jersey (8-25) * % 7 i . 7 (Fiat Typeh Seller's Residency Certification/Exemption Seller’s:Information Name(s) AMALIA LACERTOSA Current Street Address 165 Barbara Court City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code Spotswood NJ 08884 Property Information Block(s) Lot(s) Qualifier 142 21 Street Address 102 Elm Street City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code West Orange NJ 07052 Seller's Percentage of Ownership Total Consideration Owner's Share.of Closing Date 25 $350,000.00 « $87,500:00._ SK 's Assurances (Check the Appropriate Box) (Boxes 2 through 16 apply to Residents and Nonresidents 1. El Seller is a resident taxpayer (individual, estate, or trust) of the State of New Jersey pul (thie New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act, will fle a resident Gross Income Tax return, and will pay any applicable taxes on any gain or Income from the disposition of this property. The real property sold or transferred is used exclusively as a principal residengg as definéd'in 26 U.S. Code section 121. See instructions. 3. Seller is a mortgagor conveying the mortgaged property to a mortgagee in foredlosure/or in a transfer in lieu of foreclosure with no additional consideration. — 4 Seller, transferor, or transferee is an agency or authority of the United St teBof America, an agency or authority of the State of New Jersey, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Government National Mortgage Association, or a private mortgage insurance company. 5. Seller is not an individual, estate, or trust and is not required to m in @stimated Gross Income Tax payment. 6. The total consideration for the property is $1,000 or less softhe Belle jot required to make an estimated Income Tax payment. Ta. The gain from the sale is not recognized for federal incorhe ta purbdses under 26 U.S. Code section 721, 1031, or 1033 (CIRCLE THE APPLICABLE CODE SECTION). If the indicated sggtigode not ultimately apply to this transaction, the seller acknowledges the obligation to file a New Jersey Income Tax return for it ‘the sale and report the recognized gain. See instructions. Seller only received like-kind property. The real property is being transferred by an executonor ‘administrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in accordance with the provisidnsfithe decedent's will or

operty is being transferred by an executonor ‘administrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in accordance with the provisidnsfithe decedent's will or the intestate laws of this State. The real property being sold is subject to@ Short salestituted by the mortgagee, whereby the seller agreed not to receive any proceeds from the sale and the mortgagee will raceive all proceeds paying off an agreed amount of the mortgage. 10. The deed is dated prior to August 1, 2004%and was not previously recorded, 11. The real property is being transferged under a relocation company transaction where a trustee of the relocation company buys the property from the seller and then sells,the house to a third party buyer for the same price. 12, The real property is being transfefre between ‘spouses or incident to a divorce decree or property settlement agreement under 26 U.S. Code section 1041. 13. The property transferred hee plot. 14, The seller is not recefVi5g? eds from the sale. Net proceeds from the sale means the net amount due to the seller on the settlement sheet. The seller is a retirement truSt that received an acknowledgment letter from the Internal Revenue Service that the seller is a retirement trust, and is therefore not required to make the estimated Gross Income Tax payment. The seller (and/or spouse/civil union partner) originally purchased the property while a resident of New Jersey as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is now selling the property as 4 result of being deployed on active duty outside of New Jersey. (Only check this box if applicable and neither boxes 1 nor 2 apply.) 15. OOocopo0oc oo oo oo 16. Seller’s Declara’ The undersigned understands that this declaration and its contents may be disclosed or provided to the New Jersey Division of Taxation and that any false statement contained herein may be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. [furthermore declare that | have examined this declaration and, tothe best of my knowledge and belie, itis true, correct and complete. By checking this box [_] | certiy that a Power of Attorney to represent the seller(s) has been previously recorded or is being recorded simultaneously with the deed fo which this fornyis atta¢hed. at * Amalie Jgcedl Fa Daté Signature (Seller) _Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact Date Signature

ed or is being recorded simultaneously with the deed fo which this fornyis atta¢hed. at * Amalie Jgcedl Fa Daté Signature (Seller) _Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact Date Signature (Seller) Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact

GIT/REP-3 State of New Jersey (8-25) - Seller's Residency Ce ation/Exemption (Print or Type) Seller’s. information Name(s) RICHARD A. MUSSO Current Street Address 211 Manchester Drive, Apt. A City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Property Information Block(s) Lot(s) Qualifier 142 21 Street Address 102 Elm Street City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code West Orange NU 07052 Seller's Percentage of Ownership Total Consideration Owner's Share. of Consideration Clozing Date 25° $350,000.00 $87,500.00. "A, O26, Seller’s Assurances (Check the Appropriate Box) (Boxes 2 through 16 apply to Residents and Nonresidents: 1. & Seller is a resident taxpayer (individual, estate, or trust) of the State of New Jersey purgefent io tHe New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act, will file a resident Gross Income Tax return, and will pay any applicable taxes on any gain or Income from the disposition of this property. The real property sold or transferred is used exclusively as a principal residencé’as definédn 26 U.S. Code section 121. See instructions. Seller is a mortgagor conveying the mortgaged property to a mortgagee in foreclosure/or in a transfer in lieu of foreclosure with no additional consideration. iN Seller, transferor, or transferee is an agency or authority of the United Statesiof America, an agency or authority of the State of New Jersey, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Yan Mortgage Corporation; the Government National Mortgage Association, or a private mortgage insurance company. > ed Seller is not an individual, estate, or trust and is not required tg Ns ad salsa Gross Income Tax payment. The total consideration for the property is $1,000 or less soith Sel lerisiot required to make an estimated Income Tax payment. The gain from the sale is not recognized for federal income t purposes under 26 U.S. Code section 721, 1031, or 1033 (CIRCLE THE APPLICABLE CODE SECTION). If the indicated section, does not ultimately apply to this transaction, the seller acknowledges the obligation to file a New Jersey Income Tax return for the ‘Ofithe sale and report the recognized gain. See instructions. Seller only received like-kind property. <4 The real property is being transferred by an executonor adh inistrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in

ller only received like-kind property. <4 The real property is being transferred by an executonor adh inistrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in accordance with the provisigng/of 1@ decedent's will or the intestate laws of this State. The real property being sold is subject to@Short Sale:nstituted by the mortgagee, whereby the seller agreed not to receive any proceeds from the sale and the mortgagee will réceive all proceeds paying off an agreed amount of the mortgage. 7a, 7b. 10, The deed is dated prior to August 1, 20( ind was not previously recorded. " The real property is being transferjed under a relocation company transaction where a trustee of the relocation company buys the property from the seller and then siete house to a third party buyer for the same price. 12. The real property is being trans Ween spouses or incident to a divorce decree or property settlement agreement under 26 U.S. Code section 1041. 13. The property transferred is S plot. 14, settlement sheet. . The seller is a retirement trdst that received an acknowledgment letter from the Internal Revenue Service that the seller is a retirement trust, and is therefore not required to make the estimated Gross Income Tax payment. The seller (and/or spouse/civil union partner) originally purchased the property while a resident of New Jersey as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is now selling the property as a result of being deployed on active duty outside of New Jersey. (Only check this box if applicable and neither boxes 1 nor 2 apply.) The seller is not el from the sale. Net proceeds from the sale means the net amount due to the seller on the 15. OOcp oc oo woo ooo 16. Seller’s Declaration ‘The undersigned understands that this declaration and its contents may be disclosed or provided to the New Jersey Division of Taxation and that any false statement contained herein may be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. | furthermore declare that | have examined this declaration and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete, By checking this box 6 I certify that a Power of Attorney ta represent the seller(s) has been previously recorded or is being recorded simultaneously with the 4 ¥ ie ‘ pw Wn Date Signature (Seller) _ Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact Date Signature