Changing a child's name in New Jersey requires filing an application with the Family Court. If both parents do not consent - the judge will have to...

If you do not speak with the Executor, you should write her a letter. There may be perfectly reasonable issues that are delaying distribution - or...

In NJ, an intestate estate as you describe would pass the the first 25% (but no less than $50,000 nor more than $200,000) to the surviving spouse...

In New Jersey, an adult adoption can be done without notice to the biological parent whose rights will be terminated. Some people find they can...

Unfortunately, no one can "surprise" a person with an adoption judgment. Adopting another person requires the consent of both parties. Also, given...

You have to seek appointment in the county where the deceased resided at his death. You would file in the Surrogate Court of that county.

An estate where the decedent left no will is called an intestate estate. A person may apply to become the Administrator of an intestate estate, but...

NJ has jurisdiction for adult adoptions when the adopting parent resides in NJ, so it seems you can accomplish this in NJ. NJ law requires the...

You can go to the website for the NJ Department of Health - Vital Records and as a surviving spouse, you can order a copy be produced.

If the home was in an irrevocable trust - it should never have been removed - check the document or the prior deed to see if its actually says...