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Any matters heard in the Superior Court are filed with the Surrogate's Office. The matters range from filing proceedings to have a guardian appointed for an incapacitated person, an action to compel an Executor or Administrator to an accounting and a request for the removal of an Executor or Administrator.
Filing Applications in NJ Superior Court
The Surrogate Court is a Court of limited jurisdiction. Should a dispute arise, the Surrogate may not act. The parties must seek resolution of the dispute in New Jersey Superior Court.
Probate litigation is heard by the Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division, Probate Part, The Honorable Robert G. Malestein P.J. Ch.
All actions are commenced by filing a verified complaint and order to show cause pursuant to R. 4:83 and R. 4:67 of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey.
Helpful Phone Numbers
- Deputy Surrogate
Phone: 856-853-3284- Deputy Surrogate Fax
Phone: 856-853-3311
- Deputy Surrogate Fax
- Gloucester County Bar Association
Phone: 856-848-4071 - Lawyer Referral
Phone: 856-848-4589 - Judge's Chambers
Phone: 856-878-5050, ext. 15437- Judge's Secretary Fax
Phone: 856-379-2491
- Judge's Secretary Fax
- Judge's Law Clerk
Phone: 856-878-5050, ext. 15403 - Transcript Requests
Phone: 856-878-5050, ext. 15179
Filing Fees
- Answer - $110
- Complaint and Order to Show Cause - $175
- Guardianship for Alleged Incapacitated Person - $200
- Notice of Motion - $15
2023 Hearing Dates
PROBATE: GUARDIANSHIPS:
- JAN 11 JAN 12
- JAN 25 JAN 26
- FEB 8 FEB 9
- FEB 22 FEB 23
- MAR 8 MAR 9
- MAR 22 MAR 23
- APR 5 APR 6
- APR 19 APR 20
- MAY 3 MAY 4
- MAY 17 MAY 18
- MAY 31 JUNE 1
- JUNE 14 JUNE 15
- JUNE 28 JUNE 29
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Giuseppe Chila
County Surrogate
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Susan M. McKenna, Esq.
Deputy Surrogate
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Surrogate Court
Physical Address
17 N Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 177
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: 856-853-3282Fax: 856-853-3311
TTY/TTD: 856-232-9543
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Honorable Robert G. Malestein P.J. Ch.
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