Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

is there a time limit to have a will probated after a family members death.


Asked on 11/01/10, 4:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

The will cannot be probated for 10 days after death...however, there really is no deadline on when the will must be probated. As a general rule, a will is typically be probated within about 6 weeks of the date of death.

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Answered on 11/22/10, 11:45 am


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