Filing Motion Without Attorney

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You dont necessarily need an attorney to file a motion, but consulting one is advisable to ensure correct drafting and filing. In New Jersey, handling an intestate estate involves becoming an Administrator, which requires legal documents witnessed by an attorney or notary. If the estates assets are $20,000 or below, a Next of Kin Affidavit can be used. For assets over $20,000, a General Administration is required, including bonding to secure assets. Letters of renunciation must be signed by any next of kin not applying.

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write better. My condolences Ms. Ackerman,
It seems there might be some confusion here. To clarify, you are seeking to file a motion in New Jersey and are wondering if you need an attorney, correct? Could you please provide more details about the motion you want to file?
write better. My condolences Ms. Ackerman, I am very sorry for your loss. When someone passes away without a Will it's called intestate. An intestate estate is handled a couple ways through an Administration. First you should know before we go further into explanation, the legal documents to qualify a person as an Administrator of an estate requires to be witnessed by an Attorney or legal notary, if you are not able to sign in our office. Would you be able to get the documents witnessed? The other available options for you is a Next of Kin Affidavit, this can be obtained if the estate assets are $*,*. or below. If the estate is over then it's considered a General Administration. Both proceedors require letters of renunciation to be signed by any next of kin not applying. They will have to also sign before a notary. A general administration also requires bonding to secure the assets. I will explain this in further detail if this protocol needs to be enforced.
I'm sorry for your loss, Ms. Ackerman. When someone dies without a will, it's called "intestate". Here's a brief explanation:
*. Legal documents to become an estate's Administrator need witnessing by an Attorney or notary.
*. If the estate's assets are $*,* or below, a Next of Kin Affidavit can be obtained.
*. If over $*,*, it's a General Administration which requires bonding to secure assets.
Do you have a notary to witness these documents?