Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
What are the time limits on uncontested wills in New Jersey?
Asked on 2/03/13, 10:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I am not sure what you mean by time limits? A Will cannot be submitted for peobate within the first 10 days following the date of death. A caveat to prevent a Will from being probated can be filed any time before the Will is submitted, and a contest (questioning the legitimacy of the Will or its probate) must be filed within 4 months of the initiation of probate, if you are a NJ resident or 6 months, if you are a non-resident. There is no time limit to submit a Will for probate.
Answered on 2/03/13, 10:56 am