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Hudson County, New Jersey Probate Court

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Court Name William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse (Hudson County)
Court Address
583 Newark Ave
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
Contact Info Phone +1-201-748-4400     Fax -
Email See website
Court Website https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/hudson.html
Local Rules See website or call for details
Court Forms See website or call for details
Court Fees Court costs for Hudson 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 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
Summary of Services New Jersey law allows the court to require a bond from a fiduciary in Hudson County. A will may waive it, and when imposed the bond reflects the personal estate value and protects the heirs.
Court History New Jersey uses the Surrogate's Court for probate and the Superior Court for contested matters. Those courts serve Hudson County. In Jersey City, William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse (Hudson County) serves Hudson County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Hudson County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information Some Hudson 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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