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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles Estate Planning cases for Ridgefield Park residents and arrestees across the Bergen County jurisdiction. The firm has appeared in Ridgefield Park-area Estate Planning matters as part of its ongoing six-county trial practice.

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

Inside Ridgefield Park Municipal Court — Estate Planning Path

Wills filed by Ridgefield Park 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.

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)

The Legal Framework

NJ statutes control Estate Planning matters in Ridgefield Park.

About Ridgefield Park, NJ

Ridgefield Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 7,760 per sq mi
2020 Census population: 13,229
Land area: 1.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07660
Mayor: Adam A. MacNeill
Incorporated: June 15, 1892
Elevation: 56 ft

Ridgefield Park Local Context

Ridgefield Park Police Department is led by Chief Joseph Rella at 234 Main Street Ridgefield Park NJ 07660.
Ridgefield Park ZIP codes: 07660.
Land area 1.71 sq mi (water 0.21 sq mi); elevation 56 ft.

The Avery Advantage for Ridgefield Park Estate Planning

Bench to defense bar. Robert W. Avery spent fifteen years as a Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) before returning to full-time trial practice. That vantage point — knowing how judges think, what makes a case credible, and where prosecutors have flexibility — shapes every Ridgefield Park Estate Planning engagement.

John S. Avery, second-generation. John joined the firm in 2012. Across both attorneys, Ridgefield Park clients have same-day callback access and direct attorney contact — no paralegals, no hand-offs.

Statewide reach. Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, and Sussex — the firm covers all six counties from its Ridgefield base.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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/.

No-Cost Initial Consultation — Ridgefield Park Estate Planning

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