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The surrogates of the several counties or the Superior Court may take depositions to wills, admit the same to probate, and grant thereon letters testamentary or letters of administration with the will annexed.
New Jersey · general information · checked October 18, 2026 · N.J.S.3B:3-17
The surrogate's court of the county in which a decedent resided at the time of his death, or the Superior Court, may grant letters of general administration on the estate of the decedent.
New Jersey · general information · checked October 18, 2026 · N.J.S.3B:10-1
The short certificate is a document issued by the Surrogate, serving as evidence of the personal representative's authority to transfer or sell any asset solely in the decedent's name.
Typically, a short certificate is valid for up to a year. However, some financial institutions will only accept one dated within 60 days.
New Jersey · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Monmouth County Surrogate, FAQs
Short certificates, $5.00.
New Jersey · general information · checked October 18, 2026 · N.J.S.22A:2-30
A couple. A parent. An adult child and a parent, doing it together. One sitting starts it; keep it current, and tell someone where it is.
