by Knee Law | Oct 29, 2019 | Probate
Executor’s Role in a Closed Probate Probate is a good idea when it comes to asset distribution, but it isn’t necessarily a requirement in New Jersey. Movies have shaped our way of thinking about executors and closing estates; you might think there is a dramatic... by kneelawfirm | Jul 15, 2019 | Probate, Probate Administration
Debts and Taxes | Distribution of Assets and Closing of the Estate In the first blog in the series, we looked at the requirement that the executor or administrator must be formally appointed by the surrogate court, and briefly discussed the obligations with respect to... by kneelawfirm | Jul 11, 2019 | Probate, Probate Administration
Appointing an Executor or Administrator | Handling Estate Assets If you’ve been named as executor under a last will and testament or have the right to become an administrator of an estate in New Jersey as an heir at law, you may think that gives you the power to start... by kneelawfirm | Jul 30, 2018 | New Jersey, Probate
When a loved one dies, one of the most challenging tasks can be settling the estate, ensuring that assets are legally transferred in accordance with the decedent’s wishes. That’s the function of the probate process. The probate court oversees the settlement of the...
