Yes, the executor can do this. You must be extremely careful. With the amounts you are hinting at, it would be worthwhile for an executor who is...

Can I start my real estate wholesale business?

I appreciate the hustle. Keep it up and you'll be going places. Unfortunately, you aren't going to be getting much traction in real estate at...

Is it mandatory to obtain guardianship,of child with autism in NJ when child turns 18?

This is a fairly common question in regards to the autistic community. As you know autism is a spectrum. If it is a severe form of autism (which...

How can my mother or his siblings obtain the knowledge or rights to obtain his business and properties that he own or shared?

Quite frankly there is a lot going on here and I think the best thing for you to do is schedule an appointment with an attorney who can tease out...

What legal recourse can i do? Can her distribution be reduced for legal cost spent?

You can make a motion before the judge to have her either take the distribution or pay it into court and close out the estate. Given the facts...

In New Jersey, we are taxed on what is called the "augmented estate", which can include certain "non-probate" assets (assets not controlled by the...

Regarding wills&estates, do fiduciaries have a "cost of doing business", or any of their own administrative costs?

In short, it sounds like the estate has a problem. I would need to know more about the probated estate to be sure. If the will is silent, the...

Can an adult testify in probate court about what he was told when he was a child?

Based on your tid-bit, I believe you are saying that your grandfather made a provision--meaning that it is in writing somewhere--and the family is...

Can the will be adjusted after death to distribute estate to an additional child of the decedent if all beneficiaries agree.

Would depend on the particular circumstances of the family. As has been indicated, I believe that it is possible (especially with consent of all...

What's the difference between getting a Power of Attorney versus a Guardianship for my teen child nearing 18 with disabilities?

I agree that from a certainty standpoint the guardianship is the better route. However, I'm not even sure that is open to you. On that note, a...

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