What are the asset rights entering into a marriage?

The best way to ensure that your daughter is protected in the event of a bad marriage would be for her to have a prenup specifically addressing...

What do you do if there is no Power of Attorney to handle affairs?

If there is no Power of Attorney in place and the assets are in your father's name directly (not in trust) you would have to be appointed his legal...

NJ Power of attorney and executor fraud

If you brother changesd these accounts under a Power of Attorney it very likely that you have a storong case to have those accounts pass by the...

Technically speaking when there is no Will there is no Executor instead an Administrator is appointed to administer the estate. The Surrogate's...

Technically speaking when there is no Will there is no Executor instead an Administrator is appointed to administer the estate. The Surrogate's...

What area of practice should I look in for death of a family member and rights of their estates?

As a child of the decedent you are entitled to a copy of the Will, if any. Your rights to information beyond that will depend on whether or not...

My father died. I am told there is a will, but no one can find that will. If there is a will, would his attorney have a copy?

Many attorney's keep the original Will in their possession to ensure its safety and the opportunity to solicit the estate administration. You...

Closing an estate in NJ - bonding company question.

You sometimes run into this problem with bonded estates in NJ particularly if the bonding company doesn't do alot of business in NJ as they may not...

Do I need an attorney

Given that you have no prior experience in administering an estate I would strongly recommend you have at least one consultation with an attorney...

Can a spouse sign off on sale of a house and give to children?

I'm not entirely sure I know what you are asking but would need significantly more information in any event. Who died? Who owned the house and how...