Experienced New Jersey Estates Attorney Guides You Through Probate

The process of probate
Most executors have rarely, if ever, probated a will and know little about the process. Jane M. Hoy can guide you through the complex probate process, including:

Filing the will with the appropriate New Jersey county probate court Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate Finding and collecting assets Closing and opening bank accounts

Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate Paying estate taxes Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate Locating beneficiaries Hiring experts, when appropriate

Valuing and managing the estate
We assist executors with the arduous process of collecting, managing, valuing, protecting and liquidating assets of an estate. We have a team of experts available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, the firm calls upon accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with executor duties. We can access expert opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles and other collectables for accurate valuation, management and possible sale.

Probate disputes
Even for seemingly straightforward estates, disputes between beneficiaries sometimes arise. Attorney Jane M. Hoy’s professional courtroom presence can calm the emotionally charged process of probating a challenged will or disputed executor or judicial decision. When it is in the best interest of our clients to preserve cordial familial relationships, we are adept at mediating disputes. That said, we assertively defend our clients’ beneficiary rights within the New Jersey probate court when doing so is necessary.

Contact a thorough estate planning lawyer, Jane M. Hoy
For professional legal service in Stone Harbor, call Jane M. Hoy at 609-368-1314 or contact us online.