I recieved a letter from The State of New Jersey Dept. of Treasury stating that they have money that was held in an escrow account in my name and my old landlords name. To get the money we both needed to fill out forms. My old landlord died 9 years ago and I have nothing but her name and old address and where she worked (NYU). The state says I need to contact her executor and have them sign off and fill out these forms. They said they can't help me. I don't have a clue as where to begin. I called the bank but they have already turned it over to the state. PLEASE HELP!!!
2007-05-08 07:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The county courthouse will have the probate records and executor listed. Check with them first.
State of New Jersey unclaimed property search:
http://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/index.html?updiscl.htm~mainFrame
2007-05-08 07:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The city where she died, and where her death certificate was issued, should have on file in the Probate Court whom the executor of her will was.
If it is NYC, be specific with the borough and the office you talk with, making sure it is the place which issued her death certificate. You can try to get this from the medical examiner or funeral home, as well.
If it is the state of New Jersey, get the information in the same fashion if she passed in New Jersey, and it may be easier, as there is less red tape in New Jersey offices (less population). Get the date of death and go from there. It will take some investigating, keep notes as to the information you have collected, where you have called, and cite the answers and directions given you. Remember to ask for names, telephone numbers with extensions, for the city offices. Good luck
2007-05-08 14:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in Florida and I am sure other states have the same type of websites because my husband can find just about anybody anywhere.
Here he uses The Clerk of Court records, he said in N.Carolina it's called Register of Deeds. And since New Jersey is one of the 13 orginal colonies, my husband said it might be set up differently than down here.
If you do find such a website, he said to look and see if were any legal deeds or transactions in your landlord's name.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-05-08 14:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by going to the county court house where the landlord resided, and go to the probate office. If there was a will or if the estate was probated, there would be a record. It might be called orphan's court or probate office, depending on the jurisdiction, but it is part of the court system.
My second thought is trying where she worked to see if anyone remembers her and perhaps can put you in touch with any of her relatives. They might be able to tell you the name of the attorney who handled her estate.
2007-05-08 14:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by CGordo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the probate court. They handle estates, etc. They can get you the name of the executor.
2007-05-08 14:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local Pr ovate court and tell them the problem, they should have that information on file. You could try the funeral parlor they mite know as well.
2007-05-08 14:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a laywer that can handle this.. Do not look here for that kind of answer.. You could loose all your money that way..
2007-05-08 14:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋