Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

My mother died 9 years ago. My brother put a caveat on the estate and has not removed it. The surrogates office said that nothing can be done until it is removed or we hire a lawyer. Mom did not have a lot but there are some funds in a bank that was never claimed. What do I do? I was her beneficiary and she wanted me to handle things for her. what options do I have?


Asked on 11/02/16, 7:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Was there a Will and has it been probated? If so, what is the status? If not, who has it? If there was no Will has anyone applied for administration? Bottom Line: Why was a caveat filed and nothing done for 9 years? Has the bank transferred the account to the NJ Unclaimed Property Fund yet or threatened to do it? Much more facts need to be known before suggestions can be made. You can contact me directly by email at: [email protected]

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Answered on 11/02/16, 10:01 am


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