Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Generally, the law was that if there are no children everything goes to the surviving spouse. If no spouse then equally to the surviving next of kin. With children and a spouse the first $50,000 of the estate goes to the spouse and the balance goes 1/3 to the spouse and 2/3 to the children.

I agree. and this is still the law. I must remind you that it was possible there might have been inheritance taxes, so if there are assets now (such as unclaimed property) while the assets may be reclaimed, there might be more taxes due.

I see the other lawyers have answered your question. I would guess that this is part of a larger problem that you are dealing with. If this matter is all that old, over thirty two years ago, and involves inheritance of money, then you may want to talk to a lawyer before you take any action.

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