Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

You don't have to have a "meeting", unless you are not the only executor and you're referring to a meeting with the other co-executors. You do have to continue and complete administration of the estate. The Surrogate's office may provide some guidelines of the steps you need to take.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

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I agree with Miriam, that if you gave your siblings the proper Notice of Probate and a copy of the probated Will, this is all that is required. A formal "reading" looks nice in the movies or on TV, but is not required. There are things you need to do as Executor to handle and finalize the estate, both with your siblings and the Surrogate's office, even if this is a no-asset estate. You might need an attorney to assist in these legal requirements. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to be legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship.