How are executor fees calculated and what is the % in NJ.

Executor commissions in NJ are governed by N.J.S.A. 3B:18-12 to 3B:18-17 and are not very easy to decipher. To summarize, an executor: 1. is...

Two year ago myself and two sister inherited three property. one in our state the others we never seen. i was told by my siste

It is difficult to understand from the way you phrased your question whether the appraisal was for one property or all three, and whether it was...

How long does it take to finalize a Surrogate case concerning an Estate after a family member dies and Executor was assigned?

I absolutely agree with the several responses that you have received thus far -- 5 years is way too long. Typically, the German brother would be...

Commercial landlord insists that I be a tenant not my corporation

You should insist on your corporation being a tenant. As several attorneys here have mentioned, you will likely be asked to sign a personal...

Hi, I've just sold a coop arpartment that was my brothers

An accountant or a CPA may be the better person to help you with figuring out whether Form ET 117 was filed, and if not, then he or she should be...

I have wrongful death case going on my sister and my niece and daughter are on the papers I am admistrator

If the wrongful death action is brought on behalf of the decedent (the person who has passed away), then how much money each one of you will...

Is my dad responsible for my 18 year old friend ?

There may be different levels of and reasons for potential responsibility. For example, if your dad allowed your friend to borrow his car, and your...

Tenants after 4 years saying they are using security plus 7 percent and stop paying rent

Generally, the law does not allow a tenant to "live out" his security deposit without the landlord's consent. A security deposit is intended to...

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In new york as a trustee who is legally supposed to be notified when grantor dies.

To answer the question of whether notice is due to a beneficiary who is not longer a beneficiary due to a trust amendment: it depends. What does...

Small Estate or Probate?

It is unclear from your question whether your mother is still alive. If she is still alive, the sale of certain assets that she owns (depending on...