Monica Babula

Monica Babula is counsel in the firm’s Trusts & Estates, and Elder Law practices. Monica represents individuals and institutions who seek assistance in various trust and estate planning, administration and litigation matters as well as guardianship litigation matters. Additionally, Monica has experience as court appointed counsel and court appointed temporary guardian in guardianship matters and as court appointed administrator of estate administration matters for multi-million-dollar estates. Monica is also the author of numerous articles discussing existing and potential changes in trust and estate and guardianship regulations that are intended on keeping clients informed. She understands the complexity of such matters, both the legal and emotional impacts they may have, and works with clients using a relatable approach.

Prior to joining Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, Monica was an attorney for the Hudson County Surrogate’s Office. She clerked for the Honorable Marybeth Rogers, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil and Chancery Division. Monica earned her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she received the William E. Garland Memorial Scholarship. During law school, Monica was a member of the Mock Trial Board, and she was student attorney for the Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Science in International Business from The College of New Jersey. 

"I gravitated towards Trusts & Estates Law because I always wanted to help people. As a previous government employee, I witnessed first-hand the predicaments families faced when documents were not in place or outdated as a person’s life situation changed – but working for the government prohibited me from providing these families with legal advice. At Pashman Stein, I work with like-minded individuals who seek to relieve the stress and uncertainty involved with these types of matters. Pashman Stein is here for anyone who requires help – we truly care for the needs of each individual client."