Q: My mother never had her fathers will probated. The house is still in her name and her fathers, he has been dead for 20.
We need to sell the house to pay for my mothers nursing home care. The title co said we need to probate the will. How long will this take in nj and how expensive will it be?
A:
Probating a will can usually be done in a week or so. However, it depends upon a few things. In this case, you may have to go to your grandfather's other heirs to get them to waive their right to be the estate's personal representative.
However, depending upon how the house is titled, it may not be that difficult. You may also have to file inheritance tax returns for both, or at least file for waivers.
Price is dependent upon the attorney and the complexity, but it's certainly wise to seek the advice of an experienced probate attorney.
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