Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
My father passed away in May. My sister and I paid for his entire funeral ourselves. He doesn't have much in his estate, only a couple thousand dollars. Several people have told us, that we get repaid for the funeral costs first. Is this true?
Asked on 9/11/15, 6:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Funeral claims have priority...yes, you should get repaid before other creditors and beneficiaries.
Answered on 10/27/15, 5:44 am