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Edgewater Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

The Law Offices of James C. Zimmermann

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  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Providing Legal Solutions in Sussex, Passaic and Bergen counties since 1991.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Arbitration, and 313 more

James C. Zimmermann
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Jones & Jones

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Professional Representation Delivering Results for Financial Institutions, Businesses and Individuals

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Appellate Practice, and 35 more

Graham O. Jones
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Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.

4.9
57 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Disability Attorneys Fighting For Your Disability and Life Insurance. Call for a FREE Consultation Today! Offices in NY & NJ.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDisability Claims, UNUM Claims, and 4 more

Joseph Russo
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Law Offices Charles A. Gruen

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Attorney At Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Litigation, and 21 more

Charles A. Gruen
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Murano & Roth, LLC

4.9
62 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • We believe that legal representation is as much about our relationship with you as it is about fighting for your rights.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Personal Injury, and 48 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

John Murano
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Brach Eichler LLC

4.6
121 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 104 lawyers2 awards

  • A multidisciplinary law firm with more than 55 years practicing law, we are ready to meet virtually any legal services need. Our attorneys are dedicated to delivering outstanding... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Labor and Employment, and 5 more

Amy Van Fossen
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Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • GETTING IT DONE. EXPERTLY. EXTRAORDINARILY. EFFICIENTLY.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFranchising, Litigation, and 10 more

David A. Cannon
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Leopold Law, LLC

4.9
60 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced And Aggressive Lawyers You Can Trust. Ready to Serve you with Integrity and Respect. Free Consultation

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 28 more

Howard B. Leopold
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CHOI LAW FIRM

4.9
34 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law, Estate Planning, and Commercial Litigation Law Firm serving Northern New Jersey and New York City with over 90 years experience. Dedication and loyalty from attorneys... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation, Criminal Law, and 47 more

Robert Avery
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The Paton Law Firm, LLC

4.2
21 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Highly Experienced Estate Planning, Business & Real Estate Lawyers | Wills & Trusts | Business Transactions | Responsive Personal Service 201-546-5298

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 96 more

  • Free Consultation

Kimberly A. Paton
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Newman, Simpson & Cohen, LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Newman & Simpson, LLP is a full-service business law firm.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate Law, and 34 more

Daniel P. Simpson
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Strasser & Associates, P.C. A Professional Corporation

4.2
6 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • Strasser & Associates, P.C., is a general practice law firm serving individuals and business clients state wide.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Federal Practice, and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

William I. Strasser
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Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.

4.9
59 Reviews

  • Serving Edgewater, NJ and Bergen County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE & BUSINESS LAW, ADMITTED IN FL & NJ

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Transactions and Corporate Counsel, Litigation, and 6 more

Meryl Conte Clayton
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Mary Ann Virgona, Esq.

  • 115 River Rd., Ste. 1031, Edgewater, NJ 07020

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

My partner died of cancer and a check from her disability insurance came payable to estate. there is no will or administrator.

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
The first question to ask is whether or not she was entitled to this check from disability.  By this I mean, was she receiving monthly payments and this is another monthly payment?  And you are sure that disability is not going to say "Sorry - the check was sent in error before we knew she passed - pay it back?"  Becuase that happens sometimes.  Social Security and pension checks often arrived after the person has passed, and then are cashed or deposited, but then need to be paid back.  If the check you are talking about is not a monthly check, but is instead sometype of death benefit, then you will need to become the administrator of her estate.  Go to the surrogate's office of the county in which you live. The clerks there will be able to help you.  If you are in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and need further assistance, please feel free to call. 
The first question to ask is whether or not she was entitled to this check from disability.  By this I mean, was she receiving monthly payments and this is another monthly payment?  And you are sure that disability is not going to say "Sorry - the check was sent in error before we knew she passed - pay it back?"  Becuase that happens sometimes.  Social Security and pension checks often arrived after the person has passed, and then are cashed or deposited, but then need to be paid back.  If the check you are talking about is not a monthly check, but is instead sometype of death benefit, then you will need to become the administrator of her estate.  Go to the surrogate's office of the county in which you live. The clerks there will be able to help you.  If you are in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and need further assistance, please feel free to call. 
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My firends husband died recently and she has found out that he owes over $600,000 to various companies. For example, he had brorowed $ 10,000 from

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
She should probably hire an attorney to help her because there may be liens or other encumbrances on property that were done without her knowledge.  for the most part, she might be able to avoid paying the charges, and have her husband's estate declared to be "insolvent" and discharge the debt of the estate in a manner similar to a bankruptcy discharge.  The ability to do that is going to depend on what assets are in the estate, what things, if any she owned jointly, and the nature of the debt. 
She should probably hire an attorney to help her because there may be liens or other encumbrances on property that were done without her knowledge.  for the most part, she might be able to avoid paying the charges, and have her husband's estate declared to be "insolvent" and discharge the debt of the estate in a manner similar to a bankruptcy discharge.  The ability to do that is going to depend on what assets are in the estate, what things, if any she owned jointly, and the nature of the debt. 
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My mother and father own a house and a small commercial property. My mother passed away in 2012. Should I have filed probate paperwork on my mom?

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
When your mother passed away, if she and your dad owned the properties jointly, then it all passes to your mother immediately.  After you have probated your father's estate, and you want to either sell the properties or change the deeds you will only need to show your mother's death certificate to prove that  they were married, and title passed to your dad on your mother's death.
When your mother passed away, if she and your dad owned the properties jointly, then it all passes to your mother immediately.  After you have probated your father's estate, and you want to either sell the properties or change the deeds you will only need to show your mother's death certificate to prove that  they were married, and title passed to your dad on your mother's death.
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