In re the Estate of Balgar

RIVA, J.S.C.

Sarnia Balgar (“decedent”) died on May 13, 2003, leaving her five daughters as her only heirs. Following decedent’s death, Nina Balgar (“defendant”), who is one of decedent’s daughters, filed with the Passaic County Surrogate the will decedent executed on April 15,1995. In her will, decedent appointed defendant as executrix and directed that her estate be shared equally by defendant and her other four daughters (“plaintiffs”).

Plaintiffs filed a caveat against the probate of the will. In September 2003, defendant filed a complaint and order to show cause, seeking to admit the will…