In the State of New Jersey, Im executor of my moms estate. Do I need to change the deed in order to list property for sale.

Absent any unusual terms in your mother's Will, there won't be any need to change the deed until the time of closing, when you will give an...

I have been named in a will to receive some money. The executor of the will has not paid any of the beneficiaries.

Is the location of either the executor or any of the assets of the Estate known? If so, you have several avenues to consider. If not, your first...

What rights do the heirs of an estate have when the executor does not follow the will in New Jersey

To address your general question: yes, the executor is required to follow the Will and make equal distributions if that is what the Will provides....

Because there is some inconsistency in the preceding answers, I'm weighing in to say that my New Jersey colleagues are quite right. A "tenancy by...

Do I have to go through probate to do this?

Yes, my colleague is quite right. I also recommend that you consult a lawyer, though I will say that the Surrogate's office in Trenton is very...

Can I decline an inheritance and give it to my wife instead?

I agree with my colleague. It might be clarifying to think of it this way: if you disclaim (that is, refuse) your inheritance, the law treats the...

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In New Jersey, how long is a Will valid? See below:

There are many reasons to update the Will you're describing. The threshold question is whether or not your mother has mental capacity to make a...

Ned help understanding my father's last will, could someone help me? How much would it cost for me to have a lawyer explain it?

I'm not clear on whether you'd just like help understanding the Will, or if the attorney's letter is also confusing. In any case, it's a good idea...

Inherited IRA? Who owns the proceeds from IRA, owner assets, the Estate, or the Beneficiary? A question of timing.

These are remarkable facts, of course. I share my colleagues conclusion, that the IRA is likely an estate asset. I am making the modest...

Is there a legal way to dispose of a house without bringing it into the Estate ?

As my colleagues indicate, there is more information needed before the question can be addressed thoughtfully. To my mind, the first question is...

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