You don't have to worry about doing small probate because she died with the will, just have executor file the will with the local county probate office. Luckily when you die having a will the probate process is much easier, even a simpler procedure than with "small probate". Using... Read more »

Whether the assets are part of your mother's estate will depend on how title to the property was deemed to have passed at your father's death. If title passed by operation of law to your mother, the property is part of your mother's estate. It may be used for any lrgal purpose by the... Read more »

The brief details appear sufficient to proceed with an application to have an administrator cta (with will attached) appointed.

If your asking what will you get, in general a spouse will get only get an elective share as required by NJ law but only if you were living with your spouse at the time of his/her death and you were not subject to a post or prenuptial. Elective share generally ranges to about 1/3 of the persons... Read more »

Apply for administration, listing all the siblings. The Surrogate will appoint or more of the siblings as administrator(s).

This is not a family law question and should be answered / directed to an estate lawyer to guide you on your rights in addressing the obligations of those responsible for administration of the estate.

Yes submission of knowingly false information to the government is a criminal act. The possible maximum penalties are quite severe. I suggest you speak to an attorney with experience in handling federal criminal acts.

You need to go over everything you just asked a question about with an attorney. I have seen a $400 home sell for $78,000 because of liens that couldn't be avoided so the new owner took on the liens. I have also see properties sell under market value because a hoarder lived in them, tenants... Read more »

To begin contact a title agency and ask for a property search. As for personalty, check any checking accounts , review prior year tax returns, go through the mail, search pockets in clothes that are in her home, ask people who were familiar with her.

The statute of limitations for filing a complaint varies depending on the cause of a action. I the claim is based on a personal injury, the answer most likely is no. If the cause of action involves a contract or monetary dispute, the answer most likely is yes.

A better practice would be to have the will prepare by another attorney. This would eliminate any potential claim of undue influence exercised by the attorney.

In sufficient information to even begin considering a proper response.

The testator, the person who makes a will, controls who the executor will be. If there is no will, an administrator is appointed by the Surrogate or a Judge of the Superior Court. You may have the right to be administrator, follow through by retaining the services of an attorney who is familiar... Read more »

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As a general rule, life insurance proceeds payable to a named beneficiary are NOT included in the decedent's probate estate. The law presumes that the decedent meant what she said when she named you as the sole life insurance beneficiary. It is a very tough presumption to overcome. Your... Read more »

Divisions of property which is the result of probate are exempt rom subdivision laws but not zoning laws.

The answer depends on all the facts involved, none of which are disclosed. My best suggestion is to speak to an attorney if you have not already retained one.

Please be more specific with your question.

Yes, you may have certain rights. The palimony statute has changed in NJ. I would suggest you read it carefully.It is a bit confusing. The best thing to do is seek an attorney with experience to discuss this issue.

Your narrative raises a number of interesting issues. However, there was no question posed? The best suggestion would be to seek the advice of an attorney.