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When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Burlington County.
We found 20 estate law firms serving Burlington County. Burlington County is part of the South Jersey region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Burlington County Surrogate's Court.
New Jersey uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Burlington County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in New Jersey are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%R. 4:42-9 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage); N.J.S.A. 3B:18-6 (attorney also serving as fiduciary)Verified May 31, 2026 to 4%R. 4:42-9 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage); N.J.S.A. 3B:18-6 (attorney also serving as fiduciary)Verified May 31, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Burlington County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Surrogate's Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Bookbinder Law is a Marlton elder law and estate planning practice serving Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Mercer counties, founded in 1996 by Dana E. Bookbinder, a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation. The firm assists executors and families with probate and estate administration, special needs planning, and guardianships across South Jersey.
Location
8000 Sagemore Drive, Suite 8303Marlton, NJ 08053
Phone
(856) 722-8500
Established
1996
Service Area
4 counties
Bratton Law Group focuses exclusively on elder law, estate planning, life care planning, asset protection, and Medicaid planning. The firm's attorneys and care coordinators work together to identify both legal issues and care needs for clients and their families throughout South Jersey.
Location
383 Kings Highway NorthCherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone
(856) 770-2744
Founded in 1876, Capehart Scatchard is a Mount Laurel firm serving Burlington County and South Jersey. Its Wills, Trusts & Estates attorneys handle probate and estate administration, trust administration, estate litigation, elder law, and Medicaid planning for executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.
Location
8000 Midlantic Dr, Suite 300SMount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone
(856) 234-6800
Established
1876
Flaster Greenberg's Trusts & Estates group, based in Cherry Hill in Camden County, guides executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through estate and trust administration in New Jersey Surrogate's Courts, including probate and creditor-claim resolution. The firm also handles will contests, fiduciary disputes, and guardianships across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Location
1810 Chapel Avenue WestCherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone
(856) 661-1900
Price & Price is a father-and-son elder law and estate planning firm founded in 1973 in Haddonfield. With over 50 years of experience, the firm focuses on elder law matters and serves clients across seven South Jersey counties. Carl Ahrens Price is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and Casey Price holds a Master of Laws in Taxation.
Location
35 Kings Highway East, Suite 110Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Phone
(856) 531-1695
Established
1973
Service Area
7 counties
Sherman, Silverstein, Kohl, Rose & Podolsky is a Moorestown firm in Burlington County whose estate group handles probate and estate administration, will and trust contests, guardianships, and Medicaid and asset-protection planning for clients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The firm offers free same-day consultations, with emergency consultations available for urgent matters.
Location
308 Harper Drive, Suite 200Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone
(856) 210-9020
Established
1984
Simeone & Raynor is a Cherry Hill firm in Camden County, with a second office in Medford, serving South Jersey. The firm handles estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation, and its attorneys routinely appear in probate courts and serve as court-appointed administrators across the region.
Location
1522 Route 38Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone
(856) 663-6700
Service Area
7 counties
These firms are based in other regions but serve Burlington County.
These firms serve clients throughout New Jersey.
Archer & Greiner's Private Wealth, Estates & Trusts group serves clients from its Voorhees office in Camden County and other Mid-Atlantic locations. The practice handles estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, will and trust disputes, business succession, and elder law. Several attorneys hold CPA credentials or master's degrees in taxation.
Location
1025 Laurel Oak RdVoorhees, NJ 08043
Phone
(856) 795-2121
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1926, Cole Schotz is a Hackensack-based firm serving Bergen County and the Mid-Atlantic. Its Tax, Trusts & Estates attorneys handle estate planning, estate and trust administration, and wealth transfer for high-net-worth individuals, executors, and trustees.
Location
25 Main StreetHackensack, NJ 07601
Phone
(201) 489-3000
Established
1926
Service Area
Statewide
Formed in January 2026 by the merger of Gibbons P.C. and Frost Brown Todd, FBT Gibbons keeps Gibbons' longtime Newark office at One Gateway Center. Its Wealth Planning & Family Office team handles estate planning and trust and estate administration, and a dedicated group litigates contested trust and estate matters for fiduciaries and beneficiaries.
Location
One Gateway CenterNewark, NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 596-4500
Service Area
Statewide
Fox Rothschild's Princeton office in Mercer County anchors the firm's New Jersey trusts and estates practice, handling estate and trust administration, probate, fiduciary representation, and estate and trust litigation. Attorneys advise executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on tax controversies and contested-estate matters.
Location
212 Carnegie Center, Suite 400Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone
(609) 896-3600
Service Area
Statewide
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis is a New Jersey firm with offices in Roseland and Iselin, founded in 1914. Its Tax, Trusts and Estates department handles estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary litigation for individuals, closely held business owners, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.
Location
75 Livingston AvenueRoseland, NJ 07068
Phone
(973) 535-1600
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1978, Javerbaum Wurgaft is a Springfield firm with offices across northern and central New Jersey. The firm handles estate and trust planning and administration, probate, and estate and trust litigation for individuals and families.
Location
505 Morris AveSpringfield, NJ 07081
Phone
(973) 379-4200
Established
1978
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1954, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is based in New Providence in Union County, serving central and northern New Jersey. Its attorneys handle estate planning and estate and trust administration, including probate, estate inventory, creditor notification, and fiduciary support for executors and trustees.
Location
430 Mountain Avenue, Suite 300New Providence, NJ 07974
Phone
(908) 233-6800
Established
1954
Service Area
Statewide
McCarter & English, headquartered in Newark, runs a Trusts, Estates & Private Clients practice serving individuals, business owners, and financial institutions. Its attorneys handle estate and personal tax planning, charitable giving, estate administration, and fiduciary litigation.
Location
100 Mulberry StreetNewark, NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 622-4444
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1882, Riker Danzig is one of New Jersey's oldest firms, headquartered at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown. Its Tax and Trusts & Estates group pairs estate planning with a dedicated probate litigation team representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries in will contests, will and trust interpretation disputes, and guardianship proceedings.
Location
Headquarters Plaza, 1 Speedwell AvenueMorristown, NJ 07962
Phone
(973) 538-0800
Established
1882
Service Area
Statewide
Sills Cummis & Gross is a Newark firm at One Riverfront Plaza whose Tax, Trusts and Estates attorneys handle estate planning and administration, tax litigation, and disputes before the IRS, U.S. Tax Court, and the New Jersey Tax and Superior Courts. Several attorneys are former IRS trial lawyers, giving the group depth in contested tax and fiduciary matters.
Location
One Riverfront PlazaNewark, NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 643-7000
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1933, Stark & Stark runs a Trusts & Estates group from its Lawrenceville office in Mercer County, near Princeton. The group handles probate, trust and estate administration, and litigation of contested estates and trusts, advising both fiduciaries and beneficiaries through every stage of administration.
Location
993 Lenox DriveLawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone
(609) 896-9060
Established
1933
Service Area
Statewide
Established in 1919, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer anchors its Trusts & Estates team in Woodbridge in Middlesex County, with a second estates office in Red Bank. The team handles estate and trust administration, fiduciary accounting, estate tax matters, and tax-controversy litigation, advising executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through contested and routine administration alike.
Location
90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone
(732) 636-8000
Established
1919
Service Area
Statewide
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The New Jersey self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
New Jersey uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Burlington County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Burlington County
50 Rancocas Road, 1st Floor
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Phone:
609-265-5005Fax:
609-261-4511
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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