Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

My sister died leaving a house. Her will states that her estranged husband of over 45 years is not to get anything. Is he entitled to the house?


Asked on 4/10/12, 1:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

This will take some careful looking at the facts to see if you can make this come out the way she wanted. Did she have a Will? Was his name on the deed to the house? Did either of them ever file for a divorce? or make a divorce settlement agreement? Does she have any claims against him?

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Answered on 4/10/12, 1:52 pm
Larry Raiken Larry S Raiken LLC

Your question needsx some additional facts. Was the house still in both of their names. If so upon divorce they became tennants in common and each owned a 50% interest in the home. If only her name is on the deed then probably he has no interest. I wouls suggest that you call my office and set up an appointment.

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Answered on 4/10/12, 2:12 pm


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