Transferring a Deceased Parent's Car Title to a Surviving Spouse in New Jersey — Missing Original Title
How to Transfer a Deceased Parent's Car Title to the Surviving Spouse in New Jersey When the Original Title Is Missing Detailed answer — step‑by‑step process in New Jersey This answer explains the usual steps to transfer vehicle ownership when one parent has died, the other parent will receive the car, and the original title […]
Read article →How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property — New Jersey
Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed New Jersey attorney. Detailed answer What the court petition usually asks the judge to do A petition seeking possession and control of estate property asks the probate court to give a person (often a proposed […]
Read article →How to Contest an Estate Accounting in New Jersey More Than One Year After Approval
Contesting an Estate Accounting — New Jersey Can you challenge an approved estate accounting in New Jersey after one year? Short answer: Possibly, but it is often difficult. New Jersey courts generally treat an approved account as final, and strict time limits and procedural rules can bar late challenges. However, the court can reopen or […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Estate Accounting in New Jersey When You Weren’t Notified
What to do if you didn’t get notice of a final accounting in a New Jersey probate (surrogate) case Short answer: Act quickly. If you were an interested person but received no notice of the final accounting in your parent’s estate, you can ask the Surrogate’s Court to reopen or set aside the accounting, file […]
Read article →New Jersey Guide: Where to Open Probate When a Parent Dies Out of State
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under New Jersey law, probate normally starts where the person was legally domiciled at the time of death. If the decedent owned real property or certain assets located in another state, that other state may require a separate (ancillary) administration there. Whether you open the main probate in New Jersey depends […]
Read article →New Jersey — How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Clearing creditor claims so an estate home can be sold — a step-by-step guide for New Jersey This FAQ-style guide explains the normal steps you will take under New Jersey law to clear creditor claims before an estate home can be sold. It uses general, hypothetical facts and is written for readers with no prior […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent's Car in New Jersey: Steps, Documents, and Checklist
Detailed Answer When a parent dies, retitling a vehicle in New Jersey depends on how the vehicle was owned and whether the estate goes through probate. Below are the common paths and the practical steps you will follow in each situation. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Common ownership scenarios and what […]
Read article →New Jersey: What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will?
What happens to leftover sale proceeds when someone dies without a will in New Jersey Short answer: If a person dies without a will (intestate) in New Jersey, any sale proceeds that belong to the decedent become part of the decedent’s estate. The proceeds are used first to pay funeral costs, taxes, creditors, and administration […]
Read article →New Jersey — What to Do If an Estate Administrator Is Withholding Documents
What to do if an estate administrator is withholding asset information and estate documents in New Jersey Short answer: As an interested person (heir, beneficiary, or creditor) in New Jersey, you have the right to see certain estate papers and to demand an accounting. Start with a written demand, then use the Surrogate’s Court to […]
Read article →How to Object to a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in New Jersey
Detailed Answer Short overview: If a sibling files for letters of administration (to be appointed administrator of an intestate estate) in New Jersey, an interested person may formally oppose that appointment in the Surrogate’s Court. You must act promptly, establish standing, state legal grounds, file the correct papers, and ask the court for a hearing […]
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