Bergen County Probate Lawyer

If you’ve been appointed as the administrator of your loved one’s estate, you have a lot to consider, but our seasoned Bergen County probate lawyer stands ready to walk you through the process. Contact The Law Offices of Colin M. Quinn today.

Bergen County, New Jersey Probate Lawyer | Here for Your Family

The probate process is a critical phase of settling a person’s estate. During probate, the executor of the decedent’s will is required to take various steps, and if these steps aren’t properly completed, it can have a significant impact on the person’s estate and all beneficiaries of the estate. Our Bergen County, New Jersey estate planning lawyer has helped countless clients through the probate process over the years, and he can help you as well.

Additionally, if your loved one died without writing a Will, or intestate, our probate lawyer will guide you through the estate administration or probate process to ensure that all debts and taxes are paid, disputes are resolved, and all assets are distributed properly and in accordance with the law.

We offer each of our clients the following estate administration services:

• Having the Will admitted to Probate
• Settling the debts of the estate
• Representing the executor, or personal representative, or the estate
• Gathering all of the assets of the estate
• Transfer of title of residential real estate and commercial real estate
• Preparation and filing of estate inventories, refunding bonds and releases and other legal documents
• Communication with all beneficiaries and heirs on behalf of the estate
• Coordination with Tax Professionals of all materials necessary to prepare and file all Inheritance and Estate Tax Returns

How Probate is Handled in New Jersey

When someone dies after writing a will, they are said to have died “testate.” In this case, the Probate of the Will is supervised by the Surrogate’s Court. If a person dies intestate, the probate court will appoint a person to supervise the administration of the estate, such as the decedent’s spouse, parent, or child.

Probate Process

In New Jersey, probate action will begin 11 days after a person passes away. First, the executor will file a certified copy of the decedent’s death certificate and his or her original will with the Surrogate’s Court.

From there, the executor will be responsible for gathering and protecting assets within the estate, paying all of the decedent’s debts and estate taxes, distributing assets to beneficiaries, providing an in-depth accounting to the court, and, ultimately, closing out the decedent’s estate.

This can be overwhelming, but with competent legal counsel on your side, you can have peace of mind, knowing your loved one’s estate is in good hands.

Contact a New Jersey Probate Lawyer Today

Don’t go through the estate administration process alone; retain the services of a skilled lawyer who can effectively guide you through it. Contact The Law Offices of Colin M. Quinn today so we can get started.