West Orange Probate Lawyer
Administering an Estate in Essex County, NJ
It can be stressful and emotionally draining to handle a loved one's estate after he or she has recently passed, but The Law Office of Alice Beirne can walk you through the trust or estate administration process. If you have been selected as an executor in a will, as an administrator by the Surrogate court or as a trustee of a trust, I can help you honor your loved one's last wishes as accurately as possible. In addition to helping you collect, assess and distribute probate assets, I can represent you in estate litigation should any problems arise in the process. With more than 32 years of experience, I thoroughly understand New Jersey probate law and am well-equipped to assist you with a variety of matters that occur in the probate or administration of an estate.
Estate Litigation in New Jersey
Did a late loved one omit you entirely from his or her will with no explanation? If you believe that this radical change does not reflect your family member's true wishes, I can help you contest the will and pursue your rightful inheritance. Whether you think that a family member exercised undue influence over your loved one or that the executor of their estate is guilty of an abuse of fiduciary duty, my firm is prepared to aggressively represent your best interests in a variety of estate litigation matters.
Probate cases often involve family members and close friends, which can make matters even more difficult. Sometimes just the presence of an attorney can calm tempers, and I am prepared to negotiate with both sides to seek an amicable situation. Pursuing a solution outside of the courtroom is usually preferable because it is often more budget-friendly and less time-consuming than litigation. If we cannot negotiate a settlement, I am certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney who is well-equipped to aggressively represent your rights and interests in the courtroom.
