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The Law Offices of James C. Zimmermann

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  • 41 Main Street, Suite 2, Hackensack, NJ 07601+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

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

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Arbitration, and 289 more

James C. Zimmermann
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Newman, Simpson & Cohen, LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • 25 Main Street, 6th Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • 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

Susan M. Marra
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Jones & Jones

4.7
1 Review

  • 45 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • 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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Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle, LLP

4.7
9 Reviews

  • 190 Moore Street, Suite 306, Hackensack, NJ 07601+1 location

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • Business; Tax; Probate; Negligence; Matrimonial; Collections; Real Estate; Municipal; Entertainment

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness and Commercial Law, Business Litigation, and 11 more

Cara Landolfi
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Camarinos Law Group, LLC

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 411 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 7601

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Personal Injury, and 14 more

Michael Camarinos
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Shapiro Croland Reiser Apfel & Di Iorio, LLP

4.4
32 Reviews

  • 411 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers3 awards

  • “I’ve been a client of this law firm for over 35 years. The lawyer who handled practically all my needs was Stuart Reiser. He is by far the finest, most professional, and...” Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Law, Trial Practice, and 21 more

John P. Di Iorio
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Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.

4.9
57 Reviews

  • 433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601+1 location

  • 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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Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • 27 Warren Street, Suite 304, Hackensack, NJ 07601+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP is a group of experienced and diversified attorneys whose primary focus is handling complex commercial matters. The firm provides individualized... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral, International Commercial Law, and 15 more

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Joseph Lewis Nackson

3.9
4 Reviews

  • 21 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601-7081

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Family Law, and 4 more

Joseph Nackson
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Leopold Law, LLC

4.9
60 Reviews

  • 3 University Plaza Drive, Suite 410, Hackensack, NJ 07601

  • 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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Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Newman, Simpson & Cohen, LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Hackensack, 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

Jonathan L. Mate
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Murano & Roth, LLC

4.9
62 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Leopold Law, LLC

4.9
60 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Strasser & Associates, P.C. A Professional Corporation

4.2
6 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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

Conrad M. Olear
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Conte Clayton & Austin, P.A.

4.9
59 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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

Brendan Greve
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The Paton Law Firm, LLC

4.2
21 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Feintuch, Porwich & Feintuch

3.2
14 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, NJ

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A practical approach to your legal problems with over 75 years combined experience.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEducation Law, Appellate Practice, and 18 more

  • Free Consultation

Alan Porwich
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Norton & Christensen

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Hackensack, NJ

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • AV-Rated firm, Orange County (NY) attorneys serving the construction industry and counseling regarding commercial matters, real estate, land use, estate planning and estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCommercial Litigation, Construction Law, and 8 more

Henry N. Christensen Jr.
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CHOI LAW FIRM

4.9
34 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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

John Avery
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Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.

4.9
57 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Jones & Jones

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Law Offices Charles A. Gruen

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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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Brach Eichler LLC

4.6
121 Reviews

  • Serving Hackensack, 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

Caroline Patterson
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Jonathan L. Mate

  • 32 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Frank L. Brunetti

  • 3 Univ. Plz., Ste. 207, Hackensack, NJ 07601

The Law Offices of Ross, Legan Rosenberg, Zelen & Flaks, LLP

  • 1 Univ. Plaza, Ste. 14, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Osen, LLC

  • 2 University Plz., Ste. 201, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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The Law Office of Joseph G. Stancato, LLC

  • 241 Hudson St., Hackensack, NJ 07601

George W. Wright & Associates, LLC

  • 505 Main St., Ste. 218, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Probate Court Requirements for am administrator

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
Does your brother own property or have bank accounts in the USA?  And no one, not his spouse or anyone else, is a joint owner, or otherwise has any legally rights to those accounts?  If that is the case, in order to become the administrator, everyone else who has a right to serve as administrator has to renounce their right to serve.  Then you take the renunciations and file it with the county surrogate along with the application to become the adminstrator.  this would all take place in the county in which your brother lived.  
Does your brother own property or have bank accounts in the USA?  And no one, not his spouse or anyone else, is a joint owner, or otherwise has any legally rights to those accounts?  If that is the case, in order to become the administrator, everyone else who has a right to serve as administrator has to renounce their right to serve.  Then you take the renunciations and file it with the county surrogate along with the application to become the adminstrator.  this would all take place in the county in which your brother lived.  
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Hi, we live with my in laws and split all the bills but my father in law wants a will to leave my wife the house. What is the cost of this? Thank you

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
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A simple will can be very inexpensive.  If you live in Ocean or Monmouth County, please call my office and I can help.  The cost of a simple will could be as low as $400 - $500.  
A simple will can be very inexpensive.  If you live in Ocean or Monmouth County, please call my office and I can help.  The cost of a simple will could be as low as $400 - $500.  
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Estate planning

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
It depends on the purpose of the trust.  Any kind of asset protection requires and irrevocable trust.  But be careful, irrevocable means irrevocable, and if you change your mind, or the circumstances change, too bad.  An irrevocable trust is like a third person, it has its own social security number, pays taxes, and has a list of people who control it.  A trust is simply the list of instructions used to determine how and when the assets in the trust can be used.  The trust can hold all of the items you listed, the deed to a house, and two bank accounts.  The trust can also be the recipient of funds from a will, but does not include the will.  
It depends on the purpose of the trust.  Any kind of asset protection requires and irrevocable trust.  But be careful, irrevocable means irrevocable, and if you change your mind, or the circumstances change, too bad.  An irrevocable trust is like a third person, it has its own social security number, pays taxes, and has a list of people who control it.  A trust is simply the list of instructions used to determine how and when the assets in the trust can be used.  The trust can hold all of the items you listed, the deed to a house, and two bank accounts.  The trust can also be the recipient of funds from a will, but does not include the will.  
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