Q: My Aunt passed in NJ, no husband or kids. Her 2008 will left me out but included some family names. what can i do?
She excluded my 2 brothers and 2 cousins also. 2 sisters, 2 other cousins, 1 niece and a neighbor were named, as well as her brother ( my uncle). 40% to uncle and 10% to the other six. Her will was executed in Hackensack, New Jersey. what recourse if any do I have to contest the will that I was left out? I was in contact with her at the time of the will being written.
A: In NJ a person can leave their estate to anyone they want. The only person they must give something to is their spouse as they are entitled in most cases to an elective share. That being said we don't know your case so speak to a lawyer to see what if any rights you may have.
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