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Demanding an Accounting to Protect Your Rights as a Beneficiary
July 21st, 2017
In New Jersey, any individual with an interest in an estate is entitled to receive an accounting from the person responsible for managing and distributing the estate.
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3 Exceptions to the Will Contest Deadline
July 7th, 2016
In a prior post, we looked at the general 4 or 6 month period in which a will contest may be filed. This post will focus on three types of exceptions to that general rule that justify the filing of a will contest after the standard deadline.
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Can An Unsigned Will Be Admitted to Probate?
January 12th, 2016
Can an unsigned will be admitted to probate? The short answer is yes, provided that the party presenting the unsigned will can prove that certain exceptions apply. The evidentiary burden to demonstrate that the exceptions apply is a heavy one.
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How Much Time Do I Have to Pursue a Will Contest in New Jersey?
October 29th, 2015
Under the New Jersey Court Rules individuals have a limited opportunity to challenge a will. With certain exceptions, a person seeking to contest a will has 4 months after probate of the will (6 months for persons residing outside of New Jersey).
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