Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

contesting a will/Real estate Holding

My father died in 1981 and i was not in the will that was

put into probate-well at least i think that is what

happened because he owned a prime piece of real

estate worth over a million dollars- there was a later

will without me in it and one made after my birth which

included myself, however that will was not used at the

time of his death- it vanished so to speak- this real

estate property was then sold after his death and all

monies were kept and i received none- am i able to

sue for any of that money that was recieved by his

family- the property was sold to the state of nj i am at a

loss in this matter-


Asked on 3/18/03, 7:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Re: contesting a will/Real estate Holding

You say that your father died in 1981 (22 years ago). It would appear to me that the time has long since passed for you to bring suit against the estate. I would need more facts to evaluate whether you have a valid claim.

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Answered on 3/19/03, 8:34 am
Bernard J. Berkowitz Berkowitz & Raiken

Re: contesting a will/Real estate Holding

The fact that your father died over 20 years ago would make it very difficult for you to bring any action, unless you were a minor when he died and some fraud could be proven. You need to speak with an attorney with all the facts to get an informed opinion.

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Answered on 3/19/03, 9:51 am


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