Estates Left Unattended – Part 2
In my post last week I explained that while probating a will is not necessary in each and every instance, when there is a need - because there is an asset that can’t be administered any other way - there is a danger in not attending to this need. The risk
Estates Left Unattended
When we get a call from family members when a loved one has passed away, they typically ask how quickly they can or need to probate the will or otherwise begin the estate administration process. The act of probating or “proving” the will - presenting it to the county Surrogate and
Why a Will is so Important in a Second Marriage – Part 2
In my post last week I began telling you about Mary’s call. Her husband, John passed away without a will so for the probate assets - those held by John individually with no co-owner and no beneficiary upon death - New Jersey’s intestacy laws would control. As I explained last week, these
What if I Can’t Find the Original Will? Part 2
In my post last week I began discussing the options to probate when an original will can’t be located. Probate in New Jersey tends to be relatively inexpensive in comparison to many other states because appearances before a judge aren’t normally necessary and a bond isn’t usually required unless you