IMPORTANCE OF PROBATE IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES – PART 2
4. The Process. While the administration of an estate can be complex, the steps are relatively simple. In New Jersey the process is as follows: Probate Will or apply for Letters of Adminstration Inventory estate assets Obtain Date of Death valuations File state inheritance tax return, as required File final income tax return Distribute assets/retitle…
IMPORTANCE OF PROBATE IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES – PART 1
In a Wrongful Death case, a personal representative must be appointed to administer the estate, which includes the filing of the complaint for the personal injury on behalf of the decedent’s estate. While this process seems simple, it can be more complicated than what first meets the eye. A number of issues must be considered:…
N.J. Supreme Court Will Explore Limits of Probating Unsigned Wills
As detailed in the article below from the New Jersey Law Journal, the New Jersey Supreme Court is poised to review the limits of probating an unsigned will. This decision will affect how future unsigned wills will be handled in New Jersey. Ethan Ordog a lawyer with Begley Law Group is representing two people in…