Are guardianship cases filed in the superior court of the county in which the person resides; or in a district court?

In NJ, we file with in Superior Court, but the Probate part receives and admits all paperwork; they act as clerk to the Superior court in cases of...

How can I find out what my mother is doing with my trust fund money and how I can get it in my name she refusses to give me any

There is not enough information in your question. If you are merely a beneficiary of the trust, then the trustee can make distributions to you at...

My mother died over 3 years ago and my sister is handling the settlement of her estate. How long can she legally take to settle

Usually you have 9 months to file Federal Estate tax forms with the option to file an extension for an additional 6 months. Even with the extension...

I am the only child of a deceased beneficiary. Am I considered to be executor or am I not entitled to any thing.

An executor is named in a will and then is appointed by the court. If there is no will, an administrator or the estate will be appointed by the...

Do I need a probate lawyer? My father passed last week and far as I can tell there is no will or trust.

To help acquire any financial statements, financial holdings and even property values you will need to be named an administrator of your Dad's...

How do I obtain gaurdianship of my father when my brother is the power of atty.?

The court will appoint an attorney to represent your Dad as well to ensure that his needs are fully met and that he is not taken advantage of in...

In New Jersey , is money inherited by a spouse available to the other spouse while they are still married?

It is true, that a well structured trust would protect from any reversal in life, economic or personal, any asset the mother wishes to place in the...

One other factor to consider is transfer taxes due if the house has a mortgage and is to be moved to trust. Depending on the state certain taxes...