Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
minor inherits house from paternal grdmom
what right does the mother have on minor child if minor inherits house and minors dad is the excutive of will joint with sister.
Asked on 2/28/09, 8:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: minor inherits house from paternal grdmom
It depends upon language of the Will creating the inheritance. Traditionally assets to be in inherited by a minor are placed in a trust created under the Will, with someone named as Trustee in the Will. If there is nothing about this in the Will, a Court proceeding may be required to determine which parent, father or mother, or both, may be involved. If I could see the Will, I may be able to provide better information. Have further questions, contact me directly.
Answered on 3/01/09, 8:46 pm