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Estate Administration Attorney in Morris Town, NJ, and Garden City, NY

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Navigate Probate with Us

The Law Offices of Joseph D. Sullivan has 30 years of experience helping New Jersey and New York residents make sense of these complicated probate laws, and our long track record of success means we can help you do the same. Get in touch with us today for more information on our probate legal services. We'd love to learn more about your case so that we can help make the probate process as painless as possible.

Administration

After the Will is probated and Letters Testamentary are issued, the Estate then must be Administered. The following steps are needed to administer:

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Obtain Tax ID and open an Estate Account.

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The personal representative (Executor) contacts beneficiaries and debtors.

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Property appraisal to determine the estate's value.

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Valid debts are paid and taxes are determined.

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Informal Accounting is prepared.

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Release & Refunding Bond is prepared.

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Assets are distributed to beneficiaries.

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The estate is closed.

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Unclaimed Funds and Property

We are seasoned at retrieving or finding assets that may have been confiscated or obtained by the State. 

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