Superior Court

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
  • 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 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

2026 Hearing Dates

PROBATE:                               GUARDIANSHIPS:

  • JAN 21                               JAN 22
  • FEB 4                                 FEB 5
  • FEB 18                               FEB 19
  • MARCH 4                           MARCH 5
  • MARCH 18                         MARCH 19
  • APRIL 1                              APRIL 2
  • APRIL 15                            APRIL 16
  • APRIL 29                            APRIL 30
  • MAY 13                               MAY 14
  • MAY 27                               MAY 28
  • JUNE 10                             JUNE 11
  • JUNE 24                             JUNE 25
  • JULY 8                                JULY 9