Cosner Law Group – 50 Years in NJ Estate Administration
Cosner Law Group’s New Jersey estate administration attorneys have decades of experience guiding clients through the full spectrum of estate administration and probate matters. Our legal team provides compassionate legal services, including estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, succession planning, and probate litigation.
You can also turn to Cosner Law Group for help with estate tax, wills and trusts disputes, and property distribution. Whether you’re an executor of an estate or working with loved ones to manage the estate administration documentation, our attorneys are ready and available to guide you.
Contact our East Brunswick, NJ attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation.
Answering to Your Estate Administration Questions
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and overseeing the distribution of assets after someone passes away. It is typically required when the deceased owned assets solely in their name without designated beneficiaries.
The length of the probate process depends on factors such as the complexity of the estate, potential disputes, and court schedules. On average, it can take several months to over a year to fully administer an estate.
An Executor is responsible for collecting and managing the deceased’s assets, paying debts and taxes, distributing the estate to beneficiaries, and ensuring all legal requirements are met. Working with an attorney can help fulfill these duties properly.
Some estates may be subject to federal estate taxes and New Jersey inheritance taxes, depending on their value and the relationship of beneficiaries to the deceased. An estate attorney can help navigate tax obligations and minimize tax exposure.
If a will is contested due to claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution, the probate court will review the evidence and make a determination. An experienced probate attorney can assist with will contests and estate disputes.
The New Jersey estate administration and probate process can be difficult and time-consuming. Executors face personal stress and legal liability to the estate heirs. Start the process backed by over five decades of experience in estate administration and probate law by turning to Cosner Law Group
The attorneys at Cosner Law Group guide each phase of the estate administration process, ensuring the Executor has no liability to the heirs when the estate is complete. Clients throughout New Jersey call our East Brunswick office for our:
Attorney Alan G. Cosner is a former Internal Revenue Service agent and accountant. He and the team at Cosner Law Group have over 50 years of experience helping clients limit their tax exposure. You can call upon our legal team to handle Federal Estate Tax matters. We also protect clients from tax consequences involving New Jersey inheritance tax, New Jersey estate tax, and state and federal income taxes. Our attorneys can also advise you on how the value and type of property in your estate affect your tax position.
Streamline the probate process by working with our probate attorneys in preparing the documentation for the Surrogate’s court and identifying probate and non-probate assets ready for the estate administration process.
A will determines how your estate will be distributed after your death. In your will, you name an executor to handle the distribution. If there is no will, the estate is “intestate” and is handled according to the laws of New Jersey. Our attorneys litigate disputes between family members and other parties challenging wills and provisions. We also handle will contests involving allegations of undue influence or issues of testator competency.
As New Jersey’s foremost estate administration law firm, we’re experienced, ready, and equipped to help you and your family navigate all phases of the probate and estate administration process. Our services include:
Comprehensive Legal Solutions
Handling probate and estate matters can be complex and time-sensitive. At Cosner Law, we guide executors, trustees, and families through every step, ensuring estates are managed efficiently and in compliance with the law. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss how we can assist you in protecting your loved one’s legacy.
