How Can I Avoid Probate or Go Through Limited Probate in New Jersey?
When a decedent’s debts are formally paid out and the property that is
not otherwise distributed under the law is transferred to heirs and
beneficiaries, this is known as probate in New Jersey. However, not every asset
belonging to an estate goes through probate.
Some of the most common items in New Jersey that do not require probate
include:
Simplified probate procedures might apply if the decedent did not leave
behind a will and did not have valuable property above $20,000. This
streamlined probate process is much less expensive and is faster than regular
probate when it can be used.