Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
un wanted property
do you have to accept property that someone leaves you in a will.
Asked on 4/15/08, 5:17 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Re: un wanted property
I agree with John, noting that the Disclaimer is a formal document that needs to be recorded with the Surrogate's Office within 9 months of the date of death. If you need assistance, contact me directly.
Answered on 4/16/08, 12:38 pm
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Re: un wanted property
No, you do not have to accept property that is left to you in a Will.
If you don't want it, you can 'disclaim' the property, in which case, it passes to the contingent beneficiaries who would take that property under the will in the event of your death.
Answered on 4/15/08, 5:26 pm
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