Probate/Estate Administration

Settling a Loved One's Estate

Monmouth County, New Jersey Probate Administration Lawyer

Our law firm can help if you were named executor/executrix in a family member's will, or appointed by the Probate Court as administrator for a loved one who died without a will.

Hoyle Law, LLC of Monmouth County, New Jersey counsels fiduciaries in Monmouth, Ocean and surrounding counties in all duties of settling an estate. I am John G. Hoyle III, an experienced probate law attorney with 12 years of experience. We work to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.

Duties of an Executor/Administrator

• Gathering assets
• Notifying beneficiaries
• Paying bills of the estate
• Selling a home or liquidating assets
• Transferring deeds and re-titling assets
• Disbursements to heirs
• Filing tax returns and accounting statements

Probate Representation

Hoyle Law can also provide the following services:

• Assisting executors who live in other states
• Petitioning the Probate Court for your appointment as administrator if the person died intestate (without a will)
• Serving as a third-party administrator if there is a family dispute
• Keeping tabs on an executor to prevent unfair distribution (e.g., exclusion of step-children or half-siblings)
• Representing clients in breach of fiduciary duty accusations

Probate matters can be complex and divisive. I know the law and work to minimize and resolve disputes for efficient probate and estate administration. Contact our Monmouth County office at 732-988-9595.