Estate planning and wills. Power of attorney. Appointment of the executor. These are topics most would prefer to avoid.
James Curcio, Atlantic County Surrogate, was a recent guest on the WEHA Community Radio Show with Dr. Thelma Witherspoon.
Curcio shared some simple, yet critical items to understand when dealing with end of life issues.
James Curcio
Atlantic County Surrogate since 2010. Sixteen years as County Freeholder.
Getting stuff like this in order now… can make a tough situation later… a bit easier.
About Surrogate’s Court
A “Surrogate” is one who “takes the place of another.”
Probate of a Will is a legal process which the Surrogate establishes the validity of the Will and appoints the Executor.
- Appoint administrators of estates.
- Contested estates, adoptions, declaration of death
- Appointment of guardian for incapacitated persons
- Trustees and conservators
- Invests and maintains minor’s trust funds.
Atlantic County Surrogate’s Court Offices:
5911 Main Street
Mays Landing NJ 08330
(609) 645-5800
1201 Bacharach Blvd. 2nd Floor
Atlantic City NJ 08401
(609) 343-2341
https://www.atlantic-county.org/surrogate/
See: Elder & Estate Law. David R Thierman.
This is a great informational piece that everyone needs to know.
We all have estates , whether large or small, you need to give some thought as to who you would like to leave your assets.
Who will be the guardian of your young children?
How do you want your final expenses to be paid?
Unfortunately we do see clients who have not made those arrangements.
No one will hear your voice after you have passed and then you can’t tell the in laws from the outlaws.
Seek out a lawyer.
Draft your own will and have it witnessed by someone who is NOT a beneficiary of your will. Sign in front if a Notary.
Do something now!