Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

My husband predeceased his mother by 17 months but is a beneficiary of her will. I've been told, by his brother who is the executor, that I am getting nothing because it says so in the will. He also said our kids will get nothing. I do not trust him and want to see a copy of the will. I need to know what rights I have to get a copy of the will and death certificate. He is NOT planning to probate the will. Do I have a legal right as administrator of my husband's estate to get those copies?


Asked on 3/24/18, 9:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Cappuccio Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)

In New Jersey, if there is no Will, then your husband and his heirs (his children) would be entitled to a portion of the estate. If your brother-in-law is the administrator and he does not file the Will and Probate it, he will have to follow the laws of intestacy. I suggest that you get a good attorney to help you handle this matter.

I hope this helps!

Ron Cappuccio

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Answered on 3/24/18, 7:12 pm


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