Probate certified specialist
Inherited a home?
Breathe. Then call.
Handling a loved one's property while your family is grieving is a lot. You don't have to make every decision today — and you don't have to figure it out alone.
What I handle
Private, pressure-free guidance.
I'm a Probate Certified Specialist serving families throughout Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson and surrounding North Jersey counties. Whatever the estate looks like — one heir or seven, local or out-of-state, move-in ready or untouched for decades — the process gets organized, respectful and clear.
- Selling an inherited home as-is
- Preparing the property for sale
- Working with multiple heirs
- Helping out-of-state executors
- Coordinating with attorneys and title professionals
- Understanding all your property options
Quick answers — NJ probate
What is probate? The court-supervised process that settles an estate — in New Jersey it runs through the Surrogate's Court in the county where the person lived.
Can we sell right away? A home titled solely in the deceased person's name generally can't be sold until the court issues the executor's authority (Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration). Preparation can start immediately, though — securing, insuring and understanding the property.
How long does it take? Every estate differs, but a typical New Jersey probate sale runs about 3–6 months start to finish — Surrogate's Court authority alone often takes 60–90 days. Johnny's job is keeping every step moving in parallel.
Do we have to renovate? No. Selling as-is is often the right answer — the honest math compares cost, return and what the estate can carry.
Every estate is different — this is general information, not legal advice. Your attorney handles the law; I handle the property, and I'm glad to coordinate with them directly.
Start with a clear plan
Not ready to sell? That's okay.
1
Tell me about the inherited property
The house, the will, where probate stands — just the facts, privately.
2
Review the condition and situation
What the home needs, what it's worth as-is, what the estate can support.
3
Understand your real options
Sell as-is, prepare first, rent, or keep — with honest numbers on each path.
4
Build the next-step plan
A clear plan on your family's timeline. No pressure at any point. Ever.
Probate guides · Guías gratis
Take the playbook with you.
What probate is, how estate sales work, and how buying in probate works — free, plain-English PDFs.
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From day one, Johnny walked me through the entire estate sale process, including what to do with my Will and navigating probate… Anytime a challenge arose, he either handled it himself or walked me through it, making the entire experience smooth and stress free.
Samuel Lacitignola — Google review
Ready when you are · Cuando quieras
Let's talk,
Paterson.
A first home in the Silk City, a short sale that saves your credit, an estate that needs a steady hand, or a two-family that pays for itself — it starts with one straight conversation.
English · Español — same Johnny, either way.