Estate / Probate

Estate and Probate Attorney in South Jersey | Afonso & Archie Law

Planning for the future and handling the affairs of a loved one who has passed are among the most important legal matters you will face. Afonso & Archie Law has guided South Jersey families through estate planning and probate for over 30 years.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Estate Planning Services

  • Wills and testaments
  • Powers of attorney
  • Healthcare directives and living wills
  • Trusts
  • Beneficiary designations

Probate and Estate Administration

  • Probate filings with the Surrogate Court
  • Appointment of executor or administrator
  • Asset inventory and valuation
  • Creditor notification and debt resolution
  • Distribution of assets to heirs
  • Contested estates and will disputes

What Happens Without a Will in New Jersey

If a person dies without a will in New Jersey, their estate is distributed according to state intestacy laws. This means the state decides who receives your assets – which may not reflect your wishes. A properly drafted will ensures your estate goes to the people and causes you choose.

Why Afonso & Archie Law

  • 30+ years serving South Jersey families in estate matters
  • Bilingual attorneys – Spanish, Portuguese, French, Haitian Creole
  • Serving Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and surrounding counties
  • Over 275 five-star client reviews

Call (856) 786-7000. $300 consultation fee.

Serving all of South Jersey. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.