Selling Estate Real Estate in New Jersey When a Co‑Administrator Refuses to Sign
How to handle sale of estate real estate in New Jersey when a co-administrator will not sign Detailed Answer When an estate includes real property and one co-administrator refuses to cooperate, the other personal representative still has options under New Jersey law to move a sale forward — especially when a mortgage foreclosure is imminent. […]
Read article →Releasing Estate Funds During a Dispute — New Jersey Guide
How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Heirs Disagree (New Jersey) Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about New Jersey estate procedures only. It is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed New Jersey attorney. Detailed answer — overview When an estate […]
Read article →Will sale proceeds from my parents' home be distributed under my dad's will? — New Jersey
Understanding how sale proceeds from a deceased parent's home are distributed in New Jersey Not legal advice. This article explains general New Jersey probate concepts to help you determine whether leftover sale proceeds will pass under a will. Consult a New Jersey estate or probate attorney for guidance about a specific case. Detailed Answer Whether […]
Read article →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 — but it depends on your role (personal representative or outside creditor), whether the estate has enough assets, whether the payment was properly documented, and whether the lienholder’s rights were affected. Follow court procedures and preserve […]
Read article →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, the common process for distributing the remaining funds of an estate to a decedent's children in New Jersey once taxes, valid creditor claims, and administration expenses are paid. This is a general overview of typical […]
Read article →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 answer: In New Jersey you usually must post a fiduciary bond when the Surrogate issues letters of administration for an intestate estate, but the Surrogate can waive or reduce the bond in some situations (for […]
Read article →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 administrator (also called an administrator or personal representative). The court's goal is to select a person who can manage the estate responsibly, protect creditors' and heirs' rights, and carry out the decedent's obligations. The court […]
Read article →Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay Cleanup and Junk Removal Costs in New Jersey
How estate sale proceeds are used to pay administration costs under New Jersey law Detailed Answer When someone administers an estate in New Jersey, money that the estate receives from selling estate property (sale proceeds) becomes estate funds. Those funds generally may be used to pay lawful estate expenses before distributing the remainder to beneficiaries. […]
Read article →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 incurs charges against your parent’s estate without authority, the probate (Surrogate’s) process and New Jersey law provide tools to identify the transactions, freeze or recover estate assets, hold the person who made the withdrawals responsible, […]
Read article →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 quickest safe path is to stop further unauthorized activity, establish legal authority to act for the estate (through the Surrogate’s office), and use that authority to recover funds, close or transfer accounts, and pursue civil […]
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