Estate Planning & Probate in Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Surrogate's Court details.
The Probate Process in Mercer 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 Mercer County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at Mercer County Civil Court House, 175 South Broad Street, Fourth Floor, Room 420, Trenton.
Full Mercer Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Mercer County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk
Mercer County · County Clerk · Paula Sollami Covello
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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
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