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Home→Tools→Self-File Probate Assessment→New Jersey→Burlington County

Can You Self-File Probate in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Find out if you can handle probate yourself, see estimated cost savings vs. hiring an attorney, and get a step-by-step filing checklist.

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Yes. Self-filing in Burlington County works best for straightforward estates with a clear will and few beneficiaries.

File at the Surrogate's Court, 50 Rancocas Road, 1st Floor, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Phone: 609-265-5005. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

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

Burlington County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so self-filers should confirm local procedures with the court clerk.

Yes, you can file probate without a lawyer in New Jersey, though the process may require more effort depending on estate complexity.N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14 (corpus commissions: 5%/$200K, 3.5%/$1M, 2% over $1M), 3B:18-13 (income commissions: 6%), 3B:10-3 (spouse/DP/CUP small estate $50K), 3B:10-4 (heir small estate $20K), 3B:22-4 (creditor claims 9 months from death), 3B:15-1 (bond — administrators required; testamentary executors generally exempt), 22A:2-30 (filing fees $100 with letters/$50 without), R. 4:80-6 (beneficiary mailing notice within 60 days), R. 4:80-8 (creditor notice rule deleted eff. 9/1/2006)Verified May 31, 2026 Many New Jersey courts offer self-help resources and standardized forms.

Court filing fees in New Jersey vary by county.N.J.S.A. 3B:18-14 (corpus commissions: 5%/$200K, 3.5%/$1M, 2% over $1M), 3B:18-13 (income commissions: 6%), 3B:10-3 (spouse/DP/CUP small estate $50K), 3B:10-4 (heir small estate $20K), 3B:22-4 (creditor claims 9 months from death), 3B:15-1 (bond — administrators required; testamentary executors generally exempt), 22A:2-30 (filing fees $100 with letters/$50 without), R. 4:80-6 (beneficiary mailing notice within 60 days), R. 4:80-8 (creditor notice rule deleted eff. 9/1/2006)Verified May 31, 2026 Self-filing costs typically include the court petition fee, publication costs, and bond premiums. The filing fee is a fraction of total probate costs. See a full breakdown with the New Jersey probate calculator.

Can You Self-File Probate in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Self-filing probate in Burlington County means working directly with the Surrogate's Court. This tool evaluates whether self-filing is feasible for your estate.

Probate filings for Burlington County go through the Surrogate's Court at 50 Rancocas Road, 1st Floor, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. Phone: 609-265-5005. Email: surrogates@co.burlington.nj.us.

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

Burlington County publishes contacts for Probate / Administration Services, Superior Court Estate Litigation, Adoptions & Minors' Funds, Superior Court Guardianships — the right place to route probate questions before filing.

Information sheets filed by mail or courier with certified death certificate: 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. Court matters routed to specific clerks: 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.

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

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