Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

My father passed away in the begining of this year he had a will. He left the house to me, my brother & sister & my STEP Mother. He had prevoius will in 1991 & a prenup agreement leaving on the children the house. We also have a divorce agreement between my parents in 1984 leaving the kids the property & also all of the furniture. which my step mother already took. My question is does the original divorce agreement superceed his existing will?


Asked on 6/11/10, 10:15 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

I don't think that your question could be answered by anyone on LawGuru. There are too many issues.

You need to have an attorney sort out the issues and advise you.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 1:25 pm
Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Possibly.

I would need to meet with you and review the divorce papers as well as your father's will in order to determine your possible rights to his estate.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 1:27 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

You have a mess on your hands. I understand what you are asking. I would need to see all the documents and talk to you about this to give you any advice. I have handled several cases like this. Your father has made a mess that you are going to have to deal with.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and I will go over this with you, and give you some advice. I will let you know up front what it will cost for me to help you.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

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Answered on 6/16/10, 8:39 am


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