Can my sister's house be sold in probate

I agree with the other responses, however, I'd be a bit more optimistic that you could go through with settlement without any delay. That said,...

Most attorneys provide service in these types of matters on an hourly rate basis. In the old days, they used to charge a flat fee based on the...

Is it possible to find out if my mother had a life insurance policy & stocks?

I agree with the other responses. Stock can be named "payable on death" to another person, but I consider that less common. As a child, you are...

It would probably be advisable to review the current POA to see if it specifically allows gifting. You mention that you are the POA. I would...

How do I go about searching for a more current will of a deceased after a will from the 1980's has been submitted.

Sometimes people keep their wills in a safe deposit box at a bank. You may ask to do a "will search". If there is an original will, and you are...

There may be different execution (signing) requirement in the two states. Years ago, I had a NJ POA that was perfectly acceptable for NJ but...

Can I fight the amount of NJ inheritance tax I owe, the estate has taken a number of financial hits since the return was filed.

As indicated, NJ imposes an inheritance tax based on who gets the assets from the estate. If an attorney or accountant assisted with the...

The deed on my house is fee-simple. Now we're divorced, and the house is on the market. The way the deed is now written, if

New Jersey statutes protect you in this situation. The same law applies to your will and beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement...

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No will.Both parents deceased. One child willing to be administrator. Other won't sign renunciation + can't post bond. What now?

The child willing to be the administrator can petition the Court for appointment. Notice of the petition should be given to the other child so...

How does an executor start the process of probating a will; must I consult a lawyer?

While probate law in New Jersey is not at complicated as other states, it is still a process that can have some tricky turns. With an estate this...