Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

inherited property in equal parts along with 2 siblings, one of whom is the executor and lives out of town. The other sibling and myself occupy 2 of the 3 apartments in the building. Neither of us have paid rent to the Estate for several months, but I offered to pay rent from my share of the Estate savings account I would have after Probate. The 2 siblings decided to sell property, but I said I will not sell, and offered to buyout their shares if I could obtain funds, but this is uncertain. I received a letter from the Estate attorney stating the property is expected to sell soon and I should make preparations to vacate property within 30 days.

Can they begin an eviction action even though I am an heir and not a tenant ? I will refuse to sign any sale of property papers, but executor said they don't need my signature.

Also, they are planning to remove contents / furniture from my apartment I occupied with decedent, even thou I said I will purchase everything from my share of the Estate savings account. One third of contents belongs to me and I do not wish to sell. How can I stop them from removing or selling contents ?

I am in New Jersey.

Thank you for comments.


Asked on 6/23/13, 10:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

I have handled many of these Estate situations, and you may have a real problem on your hands. There is a lot at risk here, and you do not want to lose all of that.

You need a lawyer to sit down with you and give you some advice.

I can explain things in detail in person after we talk. I will explain what legal issues I see, and what I can do to assist you.

This will be a free consultation. After we talk, you can decide what you would like to do.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Hackensack New Jersey 07601

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Answered on 6/24/13, 6:05 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree with Bob and you might have some rights, but I need to see the Will and what it allows the Executor to do. Perhaps you should consider a suit for Partition, but if they have already signed a contract this might be difficult.

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Answered on 6/24/13, 10:08 am


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