Probate Litigation and The Role of Attorneys

Probate is the public process of resolving the debts of the deceased, and then distributing assets either in accordance with the laws of intestacy, or a will. Probate goes smoothly for most families, though it does require time, patience and...

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Probate Is Normal, Probate Litigation Is Not

Probate often gets a bad rap, likely because it is associated with two things we dread: death and bureaucratic procedures. Nonetheless, most families will likely experience probate, which is not to be confused with probate litigation. Simply put, probate is...

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Understanding The Basics of Probate

When we die, our financial matters must be sorted out. Is money owed on a car or other property? What about taxes? After debts are paid, remaining assets can be distributed. Who gets them, in what order? Who handles all...

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Probate Questions Answered

The public process of bringing the affairs of the deceased to closure, aka probate, tends to sound scary and off-putting, and is often surrounded by confusion, and misinformation. Here are simple answers to the basic questions about probate, a process...

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What Is Probate Litigation?

Simply put, probate litigation is a legal contest about the assets and affairs of someone who has died. Probate litigation can also result from conflicts over the best interests of an individual experiencing a capacity decline. Whereas at some point,...

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How Long Is Probate?

That’s a question lots of families find themselves asking upon the death of a loved one. The answer? It depends! Each state has its own protocols, though there are common practices. The length of time also depends on how well...

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Administrator Responsibilities & Bonds in NJ

When someone dies without a will in New Jersey, the Surrogate’s Court in the county where the deceased lived typically appoints an administrator to settle their affairs. Once debts are paid, assets are distributed according to the state laws of...

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Ensuring Fairness & Accountability in Probate Litigation

Most families will at some point find themselves following the probate procedures in their local court to bring the affairs of a loved one to closure. This ordinary process should not be confused with probate litigation, which only occurs when...

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The Truth About Probate

Probate is simply the public process of putting the affairs of the deceased in order. Generally this means following state protocols for ensuring debts are paid and assets distributed, either based on plans made in a will, or, absent a...

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Why Do Wills Go Through Probate?

Unlike the assets placed in a trust, the assets left to beneficiaries in a will must pass through the public process of probate before being distributed. Although the expediency and privacy trusts allow can be important, it is important to...

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