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Probate Disputes Get Ugly: Protect Yourself With an Experienced Attorney

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by James M. Nardelli

When a will goes through probate, there are two goals:  to carry out the wishes of the person who wrote the will and to protect the rights of the heirs and beneficiaries.  The Surrogate’s Court applies the probate law of New Jersey to reach the proper result.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

New Jersey Probate Made Simple

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by James M. Nardelli

Probate.  Everyone has heard the word but only a few understand it. The word makes some people uncomfortable.  But a little knowledge and guidance from an experienced probate attorney in New Jersey can clear up your doubts.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

Probate Basics

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by James M. Nardelli

Probate is a legal process that moves assets of a deceased person, the decedent, out of an estate and into the hands of family or friends. The probate process also ensures that creditors of an estate are paid from the estate assets.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

The Process of Contesting a Will in New Jersey

Monday, August 24, 2009 by James M. Nardelli

A New Jersey will contest is a challenge to the validity of a will. The New Jersey wills law sets forth how the estate of a person who died without a will must be distributed.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

Understanding Wills and Probate in New Jersey

Thursday, July 30, 2009 by James M. Nardelli

Probate in New Jersey is simply the court-supervised process of determining whether a will is valid. In New Jersey probate, beneficiaries or those who would be beneficiaries under New Jersey law, if there were no will, may challenge the validity of a will.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

Does a Trust Replace a Will?

Monday, June 22, 2009 by James M. Nardelli

A living trust will not completely replace wills in New Jersey. A living trust is often used as a means to avoid New Jersey probate, which is the legal process of settling an estate.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate
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