Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Death intestate
What happens when a person dies without a valid will? Does property automatically revert to the surviving spouse? Can a will bind an adult child to give a sum of money to another adult child if that sum of money does not exist in the assets of the deceased's estate?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Death intestate
If a pereson dies without a Will his or her estate is distributed in accordance with the intestacy statutes (laws that control estate distributions when one dies without a Will). Who gets and how depends upon the size of the estate and the nature of the assets comprising the estate. Your question on a Will and requiring money be paid is a little confusing and requires clarification. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.
Re: Death intestate
the answer to your second question will depend on whether you have an enforceable will.
you need to meet with an attorney and get some advice. If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free. I would be happy to help you out.
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