Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

To Long

My mother died on 4 Jan 03. My Brother is Executor.The Real Estate was sold on Sep 19. My brother gave mom's car to my sister in FL. I was more than willing to buy it at book value. To date he has not paid any of her debts. He had a NJ lawyer,Fired her and now has one in DE. He lives in MD. The will said share and share alike. He took any furniture of value and all appliances. Do I have to wait one year and where is my share?


Asked on 12/04/03, 7:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: To Long

You do not say in what state the will is being probated. Wherever, you should contact a local attorney there to bring an action compelling the Executor to account and explain his actions. Unless the car and personal property were specifically left to someone, you share equally in those values as well. Adjustments can be made through the remaining assets, but act fast before the assets are distributed and probably unevenly. You should also compel him to pay the debts.

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Answered on 12/05/03, 12:39 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: To Long

If your mother's estate is being probated in the state of New Jersey, you should contact an attorney there who is knowledgeable in New Jersey probate law and who will be able to advise you what options, if any, that you may have.

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Answered on 12/04/03, 11:23 pm


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