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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. is a Bergen County-rooted firm that has represented Waldwick residents on Estate Planning matters for nearly fifty years. The firm’s Ridgefield office sits within Bergen County, and the attorneys know the calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns of local courts by direct experience.

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

Court Routing for Waldwick Estate Planning Matters

Wills filed by Waldwick 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.

Waldwick Boro Municipal Court

Address: 63 Franklin Turnpike
Phone: (201) 652-5300
Court days: 1ST & 3RD MONDAY
Office hours: TUES-THURS9:00AM - 2:00PM

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)

What the Law Says

Estate Planning matters in Waldwick 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

Waldwick 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 Waldwick, NJ

Waldwick sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 4,914 per sq mi
2020 Census population: 10,057
Land area: 2.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07463
Mayor: Thomas A. Giordano
Incorporated: April 1, 1919
Elevation: 223 ft

Waldwick Local Context

Waldwick was incorporated April 1, 1919.
Current mayor: Thomas A. Giordano.
Waldwick Boro Municipal Court sits at 63 Franklin Turnpike, phone (201) 652-5300; court days 1ST & 3RD MONDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Waldwick Estate Planning

Fifty years of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery began NJ practice in 1976 and served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986-2000). John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012. The firm has handled Waldwick-area Estate Planning matters as part of its ongoing Bergen County practice.

Same-day callbacks on active arrest or court-date situations. Robert or John picks up when we’re in the office; voicemails returned promptly.

Statewide reach with local depth. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) establishes the firm’s federal-court track record beyond purely municipal-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Waldwick 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 Waldwick 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/.

Schedule a Free Waldwick Estate Planning Consultation

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