Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
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the father has died. he has no wife and will that we know of but pleanty of money,property and people who want it. what should be he only childs first step
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: help
I have read what the other attorney wrote, and the other lawyer is exactly correct.
The only child should get an attorney to help the child become the Administrator of the father's property, the father's Estate. And do not let ANYONE take anything that belonged to the father.
Get a lawyer right away, and then go to Court and take legal action. Right now!
Re: help
As the only child, if you are over 18, you have the right to be appointed the Administrator of your Father's Estate. IMMEDIATELY hire an Estate Attorney to help you with obtaining the Letters of Administration. Your lawyer will also help you gather the assets, pay the bills and take the necessary court actions.
I hope this helps!
Ron Cappuccio
http://www.SaveYourEstate.com
Re: help
As the only surviving child, you should have priority to serve as the Administrator for your father's estate. You will need to prepare a simple estate inventory, and appear before the County Surrogate in they county where your father lived. You will need to qualify as Administrator. It's possible the Surrogate may require that you post a bond [thus the inventory].
Based on your question, it sounds like there may also be possible estate claims/creditors which will need to be delt with. I can help you with the estate administration if you need assistance.