Northern & Central New Jersey Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

The Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC

The task of administering an estate can yield strong emotions and unexpected surprises, especially if a family member or outside party is seeking to contest the will. If you need to probate or contest a will, or administer an estate, or if you believe someone has inappropriately taken assets from an estate, we at the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC, can assist you through the estate litigation process.

Comprehensive Probate and Estate Representation

We assist clients with all types of probate and estate litigation matters, including:

  • Allegations of undue influence
  • Allegations of a lack of capacity
  • Allegations of inadequate or improper administration of the estate
  • Creditor actions against the estate
  • Actions by family members to contest a will
  • Accusations that someone with power of attorney has wrongfully transferred money into his or her bank account

Preserving Your Property and Assets

Sometimes when a person dies, his or her assets may be lost or transferred to people other than the named beneficiaries. We will take immediate legal action to identify and preserve the assets. We will then pursue emergency measures to stop any wrongful transfer of assets and bring them back under the power of the executor or administrator of the estate.

In probate and estate litigation matters, both the assets of the estate and the deceased person’s wishes are at stake. The Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman, LLC, has the knowledge and experience needed to resolve disputes promptly and effectively. While we will not hesitate to pursue litigation when necessary, we also know when it is appropriate to act otherwise.

If litigated, these matters are placed before a specifically designated judge in each county. We have extensive experience practicing before most of them.

How We Work and How We Charge

Our legal practice is positioned on providing premium client service. This means being easy to deal with and using our experience and expertise to deliver a successful outcome for you. We pride ourselves on our open, down-to-earth approach. As part of this accessibility commitment, we will keep you posted on the progress of your case, and your options, every step of the way.

Structure of Typical Legal Case and Fees

At the Law Offices of Irwin D. Tubman LLC, we are committed to exceptional dedication and client care. Below we have provided an example of how a typical legal case may transpire.

You Contact Our Office
  • By telephone or consulation form
  • We will make every effort to consult with you as soon as possible, usually on the same day.
Initial Consultation
  • We will discuss the issue in a phone call to determine if we can help you. We will not provide legal advice until you become a client.
Follow Up
  • Following our initial consultation, we will let you know whether you would benefit from a follow up meeting with us as a client.
  • We will also give you an indication of what the costs of the consultation are likely to be.
Proposal
  • We will provide our charges and will explain how we will work with you.
Engagement
  • Once agreed, we will start work. This usually involves a review of any necessary documents and an initial meeting with you to give you legal advice and practical guidance about next steps.
Outcome
  • As your case progresses, we will keep you informed of any updates.

Our service charge options

Fixed fees

In most cases, we can fix our fees for the work we do. We’ll consider the prospect of additional and unexpected work and give you a fixed cost.

Pay as you go

Many of our clients prefer us to work on a pay-as-you-go basis. For this type of service, our standard hourly rate applies.