It is not at all uncommon for estates to take at least 18 months to settle. In a best case scenario the state will clear the inheritance taxes at...

You might be able to claim abandonment - in other words that the separation was so definite and long term that the surviving spouse (because they...

Technically no. But if she argues it is her stuff or stuff they bought together I suppose you could have a bit of a "Debate"

Mr. Cohen is correct - the will (if already probated) is public record. If not yet filed she can be compelled to bring it forward. If it doesn't...

The short answer to your question is yes. Speak to a workers compensation attorney and make sure they can handle the probate or refer you to...

Most probate matters in NJ are settled informally without court approval. If the accounting was sent to the beneficiaries and a...

The surviving joint owner(s) would inherit the account by operation of law (joint tenants with right of survivorship). It is possible to challenge...

I agree with Ms. Rabin that the exact facts and documents need to be reviewed. Beyond that it would be a lot of guessing and that won't really help...

The check is probably too old to cash now. And If the nursing home never disburses the funds they should probably go to unclaimed property...

In summary you are correct - since your mother survived your grandmother the share of your mother vested. Anything in your grandmother's estate...