Must the Executor of a Will of a NJ resident also be a resident of NJ

I agree with the previous answers. The Executor of a New Jersey estate does not have to be a New Jersey resident.

If a spouse dies intestate, do the four children split 2/3rds of her estate?

Not necessarily. First, New Jersey intestate laws only operate as to probate assets. Probate assets are assets that pass under a Will and do not...

Are all WILLS filed with a gov dept?

In New York State, probate proceedings take place in the “Surrogate’s Court” in the county where the decedent lived when he/she died. If the...

How much of a fiduciary duty does executor have to repair home?

I am assuming from your question that the decedent died with a Will, and that the Executor was properly appointed by the Surrogate in the county...

Special Needs Trust

When parents of a child with special needs decide to divorce, the use of a Special Needs Trust should carefully be investigated before finalization...

I am the executor of my mothers estate. I am dealing with an $350,000 debt.

When a person dies, his personal assets become his “estate.” Generally speaking, debts are paid out of the estate. The Executor of an estate...

My mother passed in August last year. She left no will and had no Probatable assets. Am I required to have her taxes done?

Many estates do not have an obligation for federal estate taxes or New Jersey estate taxes if the estate is under $675,000 gross value -- that...

My mother just passed and owes hospital billes and credit card bills when we sell her house do we have to pay those bills

Yes, when a person dies his or her estate must pay the deceased person's debts, taxes and expenses before distributing assets to the beneficiaries....

Rights of surviving spouse with stepchildren

I agree with the prior response that you have not provided sufficient facts to provide you with any guidance as to this question. You should...

To identify the property or interest being disclaimed you need to know what you are receiving under the Will. I am assuming (since you have used...