How long does it take to get a death certificate in New Jersey?

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   Kenneth A WhitePro

   Edison Family Law Attorney

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   Answered November 24, 2012 07:26. Your inquiry should be posted in an Estate / Probate Forum as opposed to the Family Law Forum.

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2. Licensed in NJ

   

   Lawrence Friedman

   Bridgewater Elder Law Attorney

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   Answered November 26, 2012 08:40. In NJ, death certificates usually are ordered by the funeral director. While it only takes the municipality a week or two to issue the certificate, it is possible that the funeral home may have delayed ordering certificates, perhaps until their bills are paid. There is no legal requirement that a lawyer receive a death certificate, but a lawyer certainly could refuse to release a will until he sees a death certifiate.
   
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   Lawrence Friedman, Bridgewater, NJ. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the ABA approved National Elder Law... moreLawrence Friedman, Bridgewater, NJ. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the ABA approved National Elder Law Foundation, former Chair NJ State Bar Association Elder and Disabilities Law Section, Member Board of Consultors of NJSBA Real Property, Trusts & Estates Law Section, Vice Chair Special Needs Law Section of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from N.Y.U. School of Law. Visit SpecialNeedsNJ.com for articles and Q&A on elder law, special needs, wills, trusts, estates, and tax. Visit SpecialNeedsNJ.com/blog and subscribe for free timely updates to be delivered to your inbox. Information on both Avvo and SpecialNeedsNJ.com does not constitute legal advice, as it is general in nature and may not apply to your situation or be subject to important changes. No attorney client relationship exists unless set forth in written engagement terms. less

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   James Frederick

   Livonia Power of Attorney Lawyer

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   Answered November 23, 2012 19:58. No way of knowing for sure. Most death certificates are issued within a week. Why would anyone want to delay getting the Will?
   
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