Blog: Probate & Estate Administration
- Navigating the Probate process with a helping hand
Feb 28, 2019
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 as the process of estate administration. When a person passes away, that person’s estate enters probate, which is directed by the courts. The court will oversee this...Read More - What are the duties of the executor of an estate?
Jan 4, 2019
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 estate is obligated to fulfill. The executor must locate the assets of the deceased. Once located, the executor must make sure those assets are kept...Read More
MEET ATTORNEY MICHAEL D. RITIGSTEIN
Michael Ritigstein is a Founding Partner of the firm concentrating his efforts in supporting the firm's litigation, corporate and estate matters. Mr. Ritigstein graduated from the University of Delaware in 1996 and Seton Hall University School of Law in 2000. In 2007 he received a Masters of Law in Taxation with a concentration in Estate Planning, from Temple University's Beasley School of Law.
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