Estate Planning & Probate in Burlington County, New Jersey
There are two reasons people look up Burlington County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Burlington County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Burlington County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Burlington County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at 50 Rancocas Road, 1st Floor, Mount Holly.
Full Burlington Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Burlington County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Burlington County · County Clerk · Joanne Schwartz
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E-recording
$30 for the first page plus $10 for each additional page.
Full recording details →Verified September 7, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Surrogate's Court
Complete the Probate Information Sheet or Administration Information Sheet (PDF) and send via certified mail, FedEx, or UPS with a certified death certificate. A staff member then calls to schedule an in-person execution appointment for NJ-resident personal representatives; for out-of-state administrators, staff call to confirm the information and mail the documents for signature. Superior Court estate litigation, adoptions, and minors' funds matters are directed to (609) 265-5235 / tboyle@co.burlington.nj.us. Superior Court guardianship matters are directed to (609) 265-5201 / tbathke@co.burlington.nj.us.
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