Living probate is another term for the legal proceeding required to put a guardianship in place for a person who can no longer manage his own affairs or make decisions about his care. If a person cannot take care of himself because of mental or physical impairments brought on by age, illness, or injury, his …
Probate is the process family members of a deceased person must follow to authenticate a will. New Jersey’s probate process is relatively streamlined when compared to many other states. The goal of this process is to ensure the will is valid and the executor can carry out the last wishes of the deceased. Probate reduces …
Any assets held by the deceased party alone that do not already have a named beneficiary must go through probate court in New Jersey. In general, the probate process in New Jersey is cheaper and easier than in many other states, even for high asset estates. The purpose of the probate process is to give …
There is no definitive answer for how long probate takes in New Jersey. However, when you enter a will into probate, you will usually spend only a few minutes in your county Surrogate’s Office. The entire process of administering the estate or executing the will usually takes less than a year to complete, depending on …
You have a few options to avoid probate court in New Jersey. The Bratton Law team can explain the pros and cons of the legal strategies to avoid probate, and help you understand when and why you might want to consider them. In general, New Jersey’s probate process for most estates is relatively simple and …
Probate is a judicial process that proves the will is a valid legal document that dictates the true desires of the deceased. The goal of this process is to prevent fraud after the death of the will’s creator and to ensure the chosen executor understands the task and follows through with the instructions in the will. …
