Wills And Estates Lawyer

1. WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER Estate Administration Handling the estate of a deceased family member or friend is one of life’s duties. Whether being named as “Executor” in a will, or stepping forward to act as “Administrator” where no last will was prepared, the “Personal Representative” will be required to carry out the administration of the deceased’s estate. Probate of a Will If a last will and testament exists, the estate is submitted to “probate”. In New Jersey, probate consists of the named executor bringing the original will and death certificate to the county surrogate. Estates Without a Will If a will does not exist, a family member must apply to the county surrogate for “administration” of the estate as per New Jersey statutes. The surrogate’s office then appoints an administrator of the estate. Will vs. No Will Without a will, submitting an estate to administration usually takes longer, is typically more costly, and requires that the administrator distribute remaining assets in accordance with statutes. Contact Us 200 NJ-31 #207, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA 908-751-1551 info@legalcounselnj.com legalcounselnj.com