Englewood Estate Administration Lawyer
Everything a person owns becomes their estate when they pass away; nearly everyone has an estate, even if it’s modest. Many people write a will containing instructions on how they wish their estate distributed, their beneficiaries, and who will be responsible for administering their estate. Even without a will, a deceased person’s estate still needs to be processed through probate. Absent a will, the Bergen County probate court appoints an estate administrator responsible for processing the estate, distributing assets to beneficiaries, and paying the deceased’s debts. If you need help with this process, our Englewood, NJ estate administration lawyer can guide you. Please contact Kaplan Law Practice, LLC for a consultation.
Estate Administration Lawyer Englewood, NJ
In the days and weeks after your loved one’s death, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed with grief and unsure about what your next steps are. If you’re like many people, the practical matters of probate may feel overwhelming. You may not know what to do next, and we understand. That’s why our firm provides comprehensive estate administration advice and representation. Our Englewood estate administration lawyer can represent your loved one’s estate in court and give you the advice and guidance you need to fulfill your responsibilities.
New Jersey probate begins with entering the estate into probate. Then, all the deceased’s assets must be inventoried and valued. This can be complicated; tracking down all the investments your loved one had or the property they owned can take time. Our firm utilizes the services of a forensic accountant to help you find all your loved one’s holdings and accurately value them. If there are hard-to-value items in the estate, like artwork, antiques, or jewelry, we hire specialty appraisers, plus the services of realtors to value real property.
Once we’ve helped you value the estate, we can assist with the required notifications to creditors and interested parties and verify all present debt petitions for legitimacy. Then, once the estate has paid all valid debts, we assist with the distribution of the remainder of the assets to all eligible heirs. If the estate must file a tax return or other reporting paperwork, we assist with those documents, too.
Our Experience Matters For Proper Estate Administration
New Jersey law is precise about the handling of the estate in probate. Mistakes by the estate administrator could land you in legal trouble. Trust our experienced Englewood probate lawyer to guide you through the process from start to finish, alleviating your burdens.
- Our firm focuses on probate and estate planning, giving us unique insight into unusual situations that can arise during the probate process
- 5-star ratings and reviews on Google
- Realistic and down-to-earth advice from lawyers experienced in practical estate administration
- Licensed in New York and New Jersey
If you’re struggling with the responsibilities of an estate administrator, we understand and are here to help. At Kaplan Law Practice, LLC, we can handle all the duties required of an estate administrator on your behalf or simply answer your questions as they arise. Please contact us today for a consultation.