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Cumberland County, New Jersey Probate Court

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Court Name Cumberland County Surrogate Court
Court Address
164 W. Broad St.
Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302
Contact Info Phone +1-856-453-2125     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/probate
Local Rules https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/probate
Court Forms https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/probate
Court Fees Court costs for Cumberland County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open -
Summary of Services A fiduciary for an estate in Cumberland County may be bonded under New Jersey law unless the will waives it. The amount is set to cover the value of the personal estate.
Court History The Surrogate's Court is New Jersey's probate office, and together with the Superior Court Chancery Division it administers estates for Cumberland County. In Bridgeton, Cumberland County Surrogate Court serves Cumberland County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Cumberland County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Cumberland County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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