Can I have some represent me regarding my Mothers estate, sine I live out of state
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Can I have some represent me regarding my Mothers estate, sine I live out of state
I live in Florida, My Mother just passed in New Jersey and my brother is the
executor of her will. My Brother and I do not get along, and being so far away its
going to be hard to deal with the legal and Financial issues. Am i able to have my
Uncle, who lives in Pa. and a person I trust represent me, deal with my brother
and look out for my interests regarding the execution of my Mothers estate? Is
there a legal form that I need to have to make this happen? Thank you
Asked on August 28, 2019 under Estate Planning, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
You can hire a lawyer to represent you, but your brother cannot: representing an heir's or beneficiary's interests in probate is legal representation--i.e., it is practicing law--and only lawyers can practice law or represent other people in legal matters. You can certainly have the lawyer liase with your uncle and your uncle can help direct, etc. the lawyer, but only the lawyer can represent you in probate.
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