Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey
inheritance
I was told by a friend that she was leaving me money and property. I once heard from a lawyer after her death, but I don't remember the name. How can I find out who the lawyer was , I have lost touch with the family.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: inheritance
You may go to the surrogate's office in the county in which your friend lived when she died. It is located at or near the county courthouse. Once there, you can look up your friend's name to see if a will was probated, and you can obtain a copy of the will since it is a public document. If you do not live near the county where your friend died, you can get the phone number of the appropriate surrogate's office from directory assistance. Then you can call and ask if a will was probated, and they can give you instructions on how to obtain a copy by mail.