A Former Judge. A Father-Son Trial Firm. Fifty Years of New Jersey Practice.

When Oakland residents face a Estate Planning matter, Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides counsel from initial consultation through disposition. The firm’s decades of Bergen County practice — anchored by Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the bench — inform every phase of representation.

For a free first consultation on a Oakland Estate Planning matter, call (201) 943-2445.

How Oakland Estate Planning Matters Route Through Court

Wills filed by Oakland decedents probate through the Bergen County Surrogate’s Court at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Room 211, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Uncontested probate is handled by the Surrogate; contested estates and will contests route to Bergen County Superior Court — Chancery Division, Probate Part. NJ Inheritance Tax (Class A exempt; Class C/D taxable) applies.

Oakland Boro Municipal Court

Address: 10 Lawlor Drive
Phone: (201) 337-8140
Court days: 1ST/3RD THURSDAY
Office hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

Statutory Framework

Estate Planning matters in Oakland are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 3B:3-1 — primary estate planning statute
N.J.S.A. 54:34-1 — companion / procedural authority
In re Estate of Stockdale, 196 N.J. 275 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

Oakland wills probate through the Bergen County Surrogate’s Court at Justice Center Room 211, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Will contests escalate to Bergen County Superior Court — Chancery Division, Probate Part.

NJ Inheritance Tax under N.J.S.A. 54:34-1 et seq. applies; Class A beneficiaries (spouse, descendants, parents) are exempt; Class C and D trigger 11-16% tax. NJ estate tax was eliminated for decedents on or after January 1, 2018.

About Oakland, NJ

Oakland sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 1,499 per sq mi
Land area: 8.5 sq mi
2020 Census population: 12,748
ZIP codes: 07436
Mayor: Eric Kulmala
Incorporated: April 8, 1902
Elevation: 233 ft

Oakland Local Context

Oakland was incorporated April 8, 1902.
Current mayor: Eric Kulmala.
Oakland Boro Municipal Court sits at 10 Lawlor Drive, phone (201) 337-8140; court days 1ST/3RD THURSDAY.

Why Oakland Estate Planning Clients Hire Avery & Avery

Two generations of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery (admitted 1976) and John S. Avery (joined 2012) cover every stage of a Estate Planning matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Oakland clients get both decades of Bergen County courthouse familiarity and current-generation energy.

Former judge perspective. Robert’s fifteen years as Ridgefield Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) inform how the firm reads calendars, anticipates prosecutor offers, and prepares defense strategy.

Reported federal case. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) — establishes the firm’s track record beyond purely state-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Oakland’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Estate Planning landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Oakland Estate Planning cases go?

Bergen County Superior Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Oakland arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/estate-planning/.

Free First Consultation — Oakland Estate Planning

Call (201) 943-2445 or submit through the form.