Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Are law suits that are filed after the death of someone due to mesothelioma and workmans comp, considered income for the estate or an asset of the asset.


Asked on 10/16/10, 4:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Who filed the law suit? If it was filed after death, it could only have been by the estate, and would become an asset of the estate only upon a judgment for the plaintiff.

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Answered on 10/21/10, 9:04 am


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