Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
how can I get a short certificate to retreive a family members finances to pay for there funeral?
Asked on 12/05/11, 7:24 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
I'm not sure I understand the question.
If you are talking about a new estate, if there is a Will, then it should be probated and the executor would be appoined by the Surrogate. If there is no Will, then someone [usually a close relative] will need to petition the Surrogate's Court to be appointed as Administrator for the estate.
Answered on 12/05/11, 7:34 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree with Jon. Sounds like there was no Will, so someone in the family seeking appointment as Administrator is required. Contact the Surrogate in the County where the decedent resided as to who is qualified and the procedure to be used.
Answered on 12/05/11, 8:55 am
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