Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Re: Resolving a Probated Will

A four (4) year delay in receiving your inheritance seems very strange.

Do you have a copy of the Will? You should have received a copy when you were provided with the Notice of Probate.

Is it possible that your grandmother set up a trust for you in her Will which does not terminate until you reach a certain age (in 2008)?

I would need to see a copy of the Will to help you resolve this matter.

Re: Resolving a Probated Will

I have read what the other lawyer said, and as usual, John is right on. I could not answer your question without seeing the Will and other documents, and knowing a lot more.

If you are near Summit, go see John.

If you are near Hackensack, come see me!

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free. I would be happy to help you out.

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Re: Resolving a Probated Will

I agree with Jon and Robert that the Will probably created a trust until you reach a certain age. You can review it at the local Surrogate's Office, if you do not have a copy. Without reading it, there may also be some provision for earlier distribution for specified reasons (usually health, education, support, maintenance), if the Will contains this language and you meet the criteria for earlier distribution. You might want to contact the Executor to see what all of the facts are. This is a response to an Internet question and the reply is not intended to be legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. Differing or omitted facts could produce a different response.