A will lays out how a New Jersey resident wants their property distributed upon their death. This means if someone dies without creating a will, the intestacy laws of that state dictate how property will be handled. This means the decedent’s bank accounts, real...
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How probate works in New Jersey
Probate takes place after a person dies to assure that their estate is distributed correctly. There are many things to know about probate if you are preparing your estate plan, you rea a beneficiary or you were selected as the executor responsible for probate and...
Working through probate and estate administration issues
Most people in New Jersey never have any contact with the court system outside of, perhaps, a traffic violation. That’s why when you have been named the executor of a deceased loved one’s estate, you may have a wide variety of questions about the process. Working...
How does probate work in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, probate is a legal process intended to distribute a person’s property after their death. While probate is not always required in New Jersey, it is generally required if the decedent owned assets in their own name. Non-probate assets can typically skip...
Is a person liable for their deceased spouse’s debt?
The death of a spouse is a traumatic event for a family. Besides the intense grief that the death of a spouse brings, there is also a lot of paperwork and other details to get through. While going through a spouse’s affairs a person may find they had a credit card...
Assets that do not go through probate
Your will is a critical component of your New Jersey estate plan. Keep in mind, though, that the executor cannot distribute the assets that you list in your will to your beneficiaries until after the probate process. At Ritigstein Law, LLC, we often assist clients...
Is probate a bad thing?
Probate is often talked about in a negative way, but it is not always a bad thing. The general idea of probate, according to the American Bar Association, is to provide protection and prevent your assets from going to someone who has no right to them. Reports of...
Estate planning that involves blended families
The objective a thoughtful estate plan is to address the unique and sometimes pressing needs of a client and their family. Some plans are straightforward because there is only a single child or spouse, but the high rate of divorce means that many drafting a will,...
Navigating the Probate process with a helping hand
While the emotional effects of losing a loved one can linger for a long time, there are some important realities those close to the deceased will have to deal with in the short term. One of those important items will be the disposition of that person's property, known...
What are the duties of the executor of an estate?
Being chosen to be the executor of an estate in New Jersey is an honor, but it is also a role that carries with it many responsibilities. Probate and estate administration is governed by state law. However, in general, there are a number of duties the executor of an...
