Alternatives to Calling Every NJ Agency Separately After a Spouse Dies
Six state agencies manage NJ survivor benefits — none of them coordinate with each other. Here are better approaches than navigating them one at a time.
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Best NJ Survivor Benefits Guide When Your Bank Account Is Frozen After a Spouse Dies
New Jersey automatically freezes 50% of joint accounts when one owner dies. Form L-8 releases it — but only if you know what class A beneficiary means and where to file.
Best NJ Survivor Benefits Resource for Public Employee Families
If your spouse worked for NJ state, county, or a school district, the PERS/TPAF/PFRS survivor pension is the most complex and most valuable claim you face.
How to Claim All New Jersey Survivor Benefits Without Missing the Deadlines
NJ survivor benefits span six agencies with overlapping deadlines. A missed COBRA window or unfiled L-9 can cost thousands. Here is the full sequence.
New Jersey Survivor Benefits Guide vs. Hiring an Estate Attorney: Which Is Right for You?
Comparing a self-guided NJ survivor benefits system to hiring an estate attorney at $400–$850/hr. Who needs a lawyer and who doesn't.
Stay NJ Program 2026: What Surviving Spouses Need to Know
New Jersey's Stay NJ program cuts property taxes by 50% (up to $6,500) for seniors. Here's how it interacts with ANCHOR and Senior Freeze after a spouse dies.
Victims of Crime Compensation in NJ: What Families Are Owed After a Homicide
New Jersey's Victims of Crime Compensation Office pays up to $25,000 after a violent death. Here's who qualifies, what's covered, and how to file.