If you are named as a beneficiary in the will you should receive notice within 60 days of the date the will was probated. There are different rules...

Can 2 individuals have power of attorney for a parent?

In NJ, you can appoint co-agents in your power of attorney. However, I usually advise clients against this unless there is a compelling reason to...

To remove your brother as co-administrator you will have to go before a judge and show he has done something wrong. Alternatively, your brother may...

Where should I seek council if an estate in dispute is in NJ but I live in CA?

If by "dispute" you mean an action has been filed in NJ, you should consult with an estate litigation attorney in NJ asap. However, it is not...

Who Gets What? Intestacy

I cannot answer your question without additional details. The NJ intestacy statutes are clear as to the succession of property under these...

By filing a caveat your brother has blocked the probate/administration of your mother's estate. You must file an order to show cause and verified...

Who is responsible for property taxes on an estate?

It sounds like your sister-in-law may not be doing her job as executor. Your husband, as a beneficiary, has certain rights that he may be able to...

The value of your father's estate, the type of assets he owned, and how title to those assets was held, will determine whether you need to open an...

How can I reduce my assets to a level where I can qualify for Medicare/Medicaid benefits without a concern about claw back?

Check with a local elder law attorney that is experienced in Medicaid planning. You can find one at www.naela.org. In New Jersey, transfers to a...

Wills are not required to be registered in New Jersey. Your best bet would be to contact the attorney that drafted the Will. The attorney should...