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New Jersey: Can I Reimburse Myself from an Estate for Payments I Made Toward a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien?
Can I Reimburse Myself from the Estate for Money I Paid Toward the Decedent’s Vehicle Lien? Short answer: Possibly —…
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How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in New Jersey
How the Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to Children in New Jersey Detailed Answer This article explains, in plain language,…
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Do I need to post a bond to serve as administrator of an intestate estate in New Jersey?
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator of my mother’s intestate estate in New Jersey? Short…
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Factors New Jersey Courts Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Overview When someone dies without an executor named (or the named executor cannot serve), New Jersey’s Surrogate’s Court appoints an…
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Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate — New Jersey Probate FAQ
How the New Jersey Probate Process Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate Short answer: If someone withdraws money or…
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New Jersey — Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts
Detailed answer Short overview: If a deceased parent’s bank and credit card accounts are being used by someone else, the…
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How to File a Partition Action in New Jersey to Force Sale or Seek a Buyout
How to force a sale or seek a buyout of your parents’ house in New Jersey: step‑by‑step FAQ Short answer:…
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New Jersey: Life Estate Holder’s Duties to Repair and Care for Property
Understanding a Life Tenant’s Duties to Repair and Care for Real Property in New Jersey Disclaimer: This is general information…
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New Jersey — Securing a Deceased Relative’s Home and Inventorying Belongings Before You Are Appointed Administrator
How to secure and inventory a house and prevent siblings from taking belongings before you are appointed Administrator (New Jersey)…
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New Jersey — What Happens After the 90‑Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim
What to expect after the 90‑day waiting period for an unclaimed property claim in New Jersey Disclaimer: I am not…