It is standard procedure in NJ for a Executor to request and Release and Refunding Bond at the conclusion of the estate administration. If you...

How long is a will in probate? My father died April 2010. My brother & I need to know if we are in it & if not what can we do?

Once a will is admitted to probate NJ law gives the named Executor sixty days to give proper notice of the probate to all affected parties (which...

My child turns 21 in few weeks..

Alternatively you son could have an attorney send the request letter to send an immediate signal that this is a matter he takes seriously and...

My husband died without a will and has a surviving parent and we had no kids, how do i hire or use a lawyer to administer the

You are first in line to be the administrator and would be well advised to at least have an initial consultation with an attorney to get an idea of...

The Executor, (who is also a beneficiary) of my aunt's estate is a CPA. He has paid his firm $11,200 out of the estates funds.

Without knowing specifically what services were provided for the fees charged it is impossible to say with any certainty that the fees are...

Can I take on my partner's last name?

While you can certainly change your name please note that NJ does allow for domestic partnerships for hetero couples if both individuals are 62 or...

In addition to the testimoney of those who knew the decedent there would likely be expert testimoney from the decedent's treating physician and/or...

Am I entitled to an accounting under a Power of Attorney after someone dies if I am a named beneficiary under the Will?

Who is the Executor of your father's estate? If its anyone other than the suspect brother the Executor is in the best position to try and track...

If I prepare a do-it-myself will for my parents, does it have to be filed in Court or the State of New Jersey?

While a Will does not have to be filed when signed to be valid it will eventually (when the Testator dies) have to be submitted to the surrogate...

My husband that i was seperated for 6 months died, how do i find out if he had a will if his family members dont tell me anythin

You should retain counsel to guide you through this process. If your husband had a will it seems likely based on the assets you described that it...