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

Father and son, Robert and John Avery, bring complementary depth to Estate Planning matters for River Edge (Bergen County) clients. Robert W. Avery’s judicial tenure (1986-2000) pairs with John S. Avery’s decade-plus of trial practice to cover the full spectrum from DP matters to indictable-level defense.

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

River Edge’s Court Path for Estate Planning Matters

Wills filed by River Edge 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.

River Edge Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 705 Kinderkamack Rd
Phone: (201) 599-6310
Court days: 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 9:00AM - 3:00PM

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)

How New Jersey Law Applies

NJ statutes control Estate Planning matters in River Edge.

About River Edge, NJ

River Edge sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 6,572 per sq mi
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
2020 Census population: 12,044
ZIP codes: 07661
Mayor: Thomas R. Papaleo
Incorporated: June 30, 1894
Elevation: 49 ft

River Edge Local Context

River Edge sits in Bergen County, served by Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack; vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02).
River Edge had a 2020 Census population of 12,044 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,572.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.8 sq mi.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — River Edge Estate Planning

A rare combination. Father Robert W. Avery brings former-judge perspective; son John S. Avery brings current-era trial experience. Together the firm covers River Edge Estate Planning matters with depth that neither a single generalist nor a large-firm associate can replicate.

Robert W. Avery: Judge 1986-2000, NJ practice since 1976. John S. Avery: NJ practice since 2012.

The firm’s Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) federal opinion demonstrates the breadth of practice beyond the municipal tier.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do River Edge 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 River Edge 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/.

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