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The document is an information sheet from the Mercer County Surrogate's Court designed for probate or administration of a deceased person's estate. It includes sections for details about the deceased, executor, witnesses, next of kin, and beneficiaries, as well as instructions for scheduling appointments and submitting necessary documents.

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Does a wife get everything if a husband dies without a will in NJ?

In New Jersey, if a husband dies without a will, the wife is entitled to inherit the first 25% of his intestate property, with a minimum amount of $50,000 and a maximum of $200,000. Additionally, she receives half of the remaining balance of the estate. This is outlined in N.J. Stat. 3B:5-3 (2024).

What to do if a loved one dies without a will?

Immediate steps to take if your loved one did not have a will Choose someone to take charge. Compile a list of their assets and debts. Compile a list of all living relatives. Get copies of the death certificate. Petition for probate. Publish a notice of petition to administer the estate. Consider consulting a lawyer.

Who inherits if there is no will?

children (or if none, grandchildren) will get an equal share. if there are no children or grandchildren, surviving parents will get a share. if there are no children, grandchildren or surviving parents, any brothers and sisters will get a share (or their children if they died while the deceased was still alive)

What is the surrogate court process in New Jersey?

The Surrogates Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The Surrogate, a Judge of this Court by New Jersey Constitution, is the person who passes on the validity of a Will, gives the executor proof of authority to administer the estate and sees to it that the executor handles the estate properly.

When a husband dies, does the wife automatically inherit?

While many people assume surviving spouses automatically inherit everything, this is not the case in states like California and Texas. If your deceased spouse dies with a will, their share of community property and their separate property will be distributed ing to the terms of that will, with some exceptions.

Whats the difference between a surrogate court and a probate court?

A probate court (sometimes called a surrogate court) is a court that has competence in a jurisdiction to deal with matters of probate and the administration of estates. In some jurisdictions, such courts may be referred to as orphans courts or courts of ordinary.

What happens if a spouse dies without a will in NJ?

Surrogate court is a subject-matter jurisdiction court dealing with administration of wills , guardianship , administration of assets , etc. The court also deals with unclaimed property of the deceased , who died without a will.

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