Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
probate fees
Are attorney fees charged for probating a will a matter of public record?
Asked on 2/20/08, 10:23 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Re: probate fees
Typically no. Attorney's fees, and all other estate debts and expenses are not a matter of public record in NJ. The only possible exception being if the estate files a formal accounting with the court then all the expenses would be listed in the accounting. These days it is very rare to have a formal accounting filed with the court [I would guess less than 5% of all estates, maybe less].
Answered on 2/21/08, 8:48 am
Michael Berman
Law Offices of Michael A. Berman
Re: probate fees
Generally, you can review the entire file at the County Surrogates office.
Answered on 2/21/08, 7:08 am
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