Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
contesting a will
do i file a caveat to begin a will contesting procedure in NJ's Surrogate Court? I live in Calif and believe that the will is a fraud.
Asked on 5/03/09, 7:09 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Re: contesting a will
You file a caveat to keep the will from getting probated. If the will was already admitted to probate, it's too late to file a caveat. You would bring an action [Complaint] in Superior Court to contest the will.
Answered on 5/04/09, 8:11 am
Nancy M. Rice, Esq., CELA
Elder Law Offices of Nancy M. Rice
Re: contesting a will
Caveat will block probate, but has to be filed w/in 10 days from date of death or before Will is submitted . . . if after, you need to file a Complaint with the Court
Answered on 5/03/09, 8:58 pm
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