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| Court Name | Somerset County Surrogate's Court |
| Court Address |
20 Grove St, P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, New Jersey 08876-1262 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-908-231-7003 Fax +1-908-575-3965 Email See website |
| Court Website | https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/elected-officials/surrogate |
| Local Rules | For local rules, please refer to the official court website. |
| Court Forms | Court forms can be found on the official court website. |
| Court Fees | Fees for Somerset County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open | Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. |
| Summary of Services | Under New Jersey probate practice, a representative in Somerset County can be required to post a bond unless waived. The amount reflects the personal estate value. |
| Court History | New Jersey administers probate through the Surrogate's Court in each county, with the Superior Court Chancery Division handling contested matters for Somerset County. Probate matters for Somerset County are handled by Somerset County Surrogate's Court in Somerville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Somerset County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Somerset County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New Jersey and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |
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