Category Archives: Probate Law
Does New Jersey Enforce No-Contest Clauses in Wills?
People create wills and other estate planning instruments because they want the security of knowing their wishes regarding property distribution will be honored after they are gone. When more than one beneficiary is designated however, a conflict might arise because someone believes that they should have received more than they did under the terms of […]
What to Expect in a New Jersey Probate Proceeding
Let’s say you have been named the personal representative (also known as executor) in a relative’s or friend’s will, putting you in charge of handling their final affairs. This means going through probate — the process by which the will is validated and the estate administered. Having a basic knowledge of what to expect is […]
