Steadfast, Personalized Guidance In Estate And Trust Administration

Stepping into the role of executor or trustee often comes during a period of personal loss. Carrying out responsibilities such as opening estate bank accounts, securing state tax releases and transferring assets can be a heavy load when you are mourning. You do not have to step into this role alone.

At the Law Offices of Peter G. Aziz & Associates LLC, our estate and trust administration attorneys can provide the support and counsel you need to manage every detail with complete confidence. We have represented clients in this area of the law since 2013, and we are dedicated to answering yxour questions and providing the information you need when you need it.

Dedicated Counsel For Your Fiduciary Duties

As a trustee or executor, you hold a fiduciary duty – a legal obligation to manage assets responsibly and act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. While this position carries important legal expectations, having knowledgeable counsel ensures that every accounting record, asset distribution and decision is handled fairly and transparently.

As your legal counsel, we will walk beside you through every step of the process. We will help you get every detail right, protecting both the estate and your peace of mind.

Understanding The New Jersey Probate Timeline

The timeline in probate is well-defined, and your duties as executor are clearly outlined in the law. The process is:

• After someone passes, you must wait 10 days before bringing the estate to the County Surrogate court for processing.
• At the court, you must present the letters testamentary that identify you as the executor.
• Resolve the taxes and debts of the estate. New Jersey inheritance taxes may require you to pursue tax waivers to clear liens on any real estate
• Distribute assets to the heirs.

Closing the probate process is dependent on securing a Refunding Bond and Release document from all the heirs that receive their inheritance. This will absolve you of any liability should a dispute later arise about the handling of the estate by any of the heirs.

Help You Can Count On

You do not have to face this process with uncertainty. Let our decades of experience take the guesswork out of your next steps. We can and will help you resolve your responsibilities with care and insight. Call us today at 973-869-5765 or send an email using this form.