| Court Name |
Hunterdon County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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65 Park Ave, PO Box 2900 Flemington, New Jersey 08822
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-908-788-1156 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/329/Surrogates-Court |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/329/Surrogates-Court |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hunterdon County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
In New Jersey, the Surrogate's Court and the Superior Court oversee estate administration. A fiduciary serving an estate in Hunterdon County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the bond generally reflects the value of the personal estate. |
| Court History |
In New Jersey, the Surrogate's Court handles probate, while the Superior Court Chancery Division hears contested estate matters for Hunterdon County. Hunterdon County Surrogate's Court, located in Flemington, handles probate administration for Hunterdon County. Case information for Hunterdon County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hunterdon County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |