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What Should You Do When Someone Dies in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

Generate a personalized checklist of steps to settle an estate. A few questions about the situation produce a full process plan.

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Probate filings for Middlesex County go through the Surrogate's Court at 75 Bayard St., 1st Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Main phone: 732-745-3055. Court hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM (by appointment only); Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (by appointment only).

Middlesex County doesn't offer probate e-filing. Confirm paper or mail filing rules with the Surrogate's Court.

Online appointment scheduling available: Appointments can be scheduled online through Acuity Scheduling system. By appointment only. Processing timeframes: Mail processing: 4-5 week turnaround. In-person appointment: issued papers received 1-2 weeks after appointment.

New Jersey allows small estate procedures for estates under $50,000.

Immediate priorities include obtaining certified death certificates (10-15 copies are typically needed), locating estate planning documents, securing property and assets, notifying financial institutions, and determining whether probate is required.

In New Jersey, the estate inventory must be filed within 90 days of the executor's appointment. Professional appraisal is required for certain assets.

How Do I Settle an Estate in Middlesex County, New Jersey?

When settling an estate in Middlesex County, the process depends on how assets were titled. If probate is required, you'll file with the Surrogate's Court.

Probate filings for Middlesex County go through the Surrogate's Court at 75 Bayard St., 1st Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Phone: 732-745-3055. Email: surrogate@co.middlesex.nj.us.

Middlesex County doesn't offer probate e-filing. Confirm paper filing procedures with the clerk before counting deadlines.

Middlesex County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so confirm forms, copies, and appointment requirements with the court clerk.

Online appointment scheduling available: Appointments can be scheduled online through Acuity Scheduling system. By appointment only. Processing timeframes: Mail processing: 4-5 week turnaround. In-person appointment: issued papers received 1-2 weeks after appointment.

For smaller estates under $50,000, New Jersey offers simplified procedures that can avoid formal probate.

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