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Is there a statute that makes this illegal
What happens in NJ if poa/executor spend decedent's assets ?
What happens if probate court determines the poa/executor (same person also benificary) misappropriated monies and says can't repay benificaries?
1) will beneficiary get judgement & lose cost of lawyer fees?... View More 
answered on Jul 9, 2024
You have this posted under "Contracts," but it's possible it could be something larger than a simple contract for the sale of a house, since you mention an executor. This could be a situation where you might want to consider a consult with an attorney who handles estates, wills, and... View More
To “make up” for this, they said they won’t increase it until after the first month, thus “giving us 30 days” of notice, but are they allowed to do that? Or can I force them to keep the rent the same?
Rent is going from 1750 to 2200
My husband's grandmother passed away 10 years ago in Puerto Rico. She left him money that his Aunts knew about and never told us. My husband passed away 7 years ago and they're just telling me now about this. How do I claim this money?
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
To claim the money left by your husband's grandmother to your deceased husband, you will need to go through the legal process in Puerto Rico. Here are the general steps you should follow:
1. Obtain a copy of your husband's death certificate and his grandmother's will or... View More
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answered on Jun 4, 2024
What is your question? Any trust might be declared invalid in any State with incorrect drafting.
Estate litigation family not getting along .
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
It means that you are not represented by counsel and better retain an experienced Probate attorney right away. Trying to represent yourself in such a complex matter can have grave consequences. Good luck.
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Yes, you can name an attorney in a law firm as your power of attorney. However, you must be aware that if an attorney is acting as your power of attorney, you may have to pay the attorney a legal fee as your agent and as your attorney. You should consult with an experienced trust and estate... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
An attorney would need to review the will to give you the proper answer.
I need to get my Father's Will be validated or deem not valid to obtain documentation for Puerto Rico Courts. Back up note. He died in Puerto Rico; however, Puerto Rico is asking for documentation from New Jersey Courts to verify that the will is not valid. How do I go about getting this and... View More
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answered on May 26, 2024
First, I am sorry to learn your dad passed away. It's not a simple situation anytime.
As to your question, I'd need to know a lot more about the particulars. I take it he was a resident of NJ and died in PR on vacation, visiting relatives, wintering, etc. This happens a lot in... View More
deceased wife and myself are on title
son and his lawyer want to cash in
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answered on May 4, 2024
Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
lives at home pays zero, home is trashed
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answered on May 2, 2024
You are need to supply significantly more facts and any and all documentation related to this matter. Expect to pay about an hour of time for an experienced litigation attorney to have a consultation with you. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally... View More
Would it be valid in NJ? What about those "Will kits" that Staples sells, are they valid? Also can I do the same for a POA document?
answered on Apr 29, 2024
If done correctly it certainly could be valid, the problem is many aren't and thats where your heirs will spend tens of thousands of dollars and can take years to settle your estate where as if you just spend a few hundred more you could have saved them all that trouble. Be smart hire a lawyer... View More
no job, no car, no frigs, nds, in therapy, no degree, pays no room and board ever
he and lawyer conspiring to steal dads home and cash in
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Hire a NJ attorney to sue Son for possession (or ejectment) and possibly for conversion. Legal advice from Justia will not help you actually protect your home.
She is acting crazy yelling out the window, sitting on neighbors porches, leaves her front door wide open and yells at people who park in front of her house. She has been hospitalized many times has spent time at behavioral health facilities. She just keeps getting released to
Home. She... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Look for an attorney to help you file a petition for guardianship or conservatorship.
I appointed my youngest son to be administrator of my oldest son's wrongful death suit. How can I have him removed? As he is not fulfilling his duties. He has repeatedly promised to send me the funds and has only sent a portion. He also took it upon himself to take half of funds from the... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Hire an attorney to make a claim on the Surety Bond. You may have to sue the administrator first (read the bond), but getting that Bond involved is where you will get paid some money.
no job, no car, no degree, no friends, in therapy
answered on Apr 7, 2024
Search the Justia Database for Landlord Tenant Attorneys they are the attorneys most familiar with this type of work. But expect to pay several thousands of dollars to make this happen.
What type of document is this, is it a next of kin document? Does this document need to be filed in court or can I fill it out and just have it notarized? Bank account opened in New Jersey but she was living in the Philippines at the time of death. No will and she didn’t list a beneficiary on the... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
In this situation, the bank is likely requesting documentation to establish your legal right to claim the funds in your mother's account. This is a standard procedure when the account holder has passed away, and there is no designated beneficiary or joint account holder.
Since your... View More
I read that this is possible and would like to know how to do it.
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
The car is easy. Just transfer the title to your child, but only do this if your child is capable of managing a car. If he/she is not, then see an estate planning attorney about other options.
The IRA is not so easy. If you cash out the IRA and retitle it to your child, that will be a... View More
Can my Grandma make the decision on her own? Can the Power of Attorney make the decision on her own? The Power of Attorney told me that she has to ask my mother, who is scheduled to receive an inheritance (and said no). Are they all playing me? Who has the real power to re-allocate the funds?
answered on Jan 5, 2024
Im going to give you fatherly advice since the question has nothing to do with the law - a primary reason your grandmother gave someone power of attorney over her assets was to protect her from making decisions based purely on emotion. 30,000 is an extraordinary amount of money to ask anyone for... View More
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