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Need two key (cite) numbers & case citation for each problem below (3). NEW JERSEY STATE Explain why this case is relevant
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2012 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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Paralegal problems:
1. A minor daughter challenges the validity of a deceased parent¿s will that leaves everything to the parent¿s pet cat.
2. A father wants to revoke the adoption of a child he did not know existed at the time of the adoption; the mother told him the baby died in childbirth.
3. A parent seeks to invalidate the marriage of his 13-year-old daughter who married her first cousin, also 13-year-old.
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I'm not sure I understand the need for answers in this question. If you are a paralegal seeking answers for an attorney, you can research each of these issues very easily by looking at the New Jersey Statutes pertaining to probate matters, and adoption.
Anyone can challenge the validity of a will for various reasons. However, there must be a specific challenge, not just that you don't like that your parents did not leave you anything. As for the adoption, the New Jersey adoption regulations require that the biological father receive notice, and if he was not noticed then the adoption could be challenged and/or biological father could apply for visitation and custody. As for the 13 year old, the law requires that in order to be eligible for a marriage license, you have to be 18, and have to certify that you are not marrying your first cousin.
Answered on Jul 03rd, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship