Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
inheritance
i am 18 years old and just found out my grandmother left me some money. My mom never said anything about it or how much. How can I find out more information
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: inheritance
YOU CAN CONTACT THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE WHERE GRANDMA LIVED AND CHECK THAT A WILL WAS PROBATED, AND WHO IS REPRESENTING THE ESTATE (EXECUTOR AND ATTORNEY). FOR A SMALL FEE THEY WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF THE WILL. THIS SHOULD GIVE YOU A START. IF YOU WERE MENTIONED IN THE WILL, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN INFORMED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF YOU WERE UNDER 18 WHEN THE ESTATE WAS SETTLED, YOUR MOM MIGHT HAVE RECEIVED SOMETHING ON YOUR BEHALF, AS YOUR LEGAL GUARDIAN. AT THIS POINT IN TIME, THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH FACTS TO RESPOND BETTER. ONCE YOU GET THE WILL, CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AND I WILL TRY TO ASSIST YOU.