Get Monmouth Surrogate Decedent Information Sheet - Monmouth County

Local surrogate courts handle the probate case, in which the court approves the will and oversees the handling of the estate. In this process, a Statement of Claim, or a document that asserts that the decedent's estate owes money, is a vital document that serves as the basis for clearing the estate's debts.

IMPORTANT NOTE#1: Surrogate certificates will only be good for 30 to 60 days when it comes to stock transfer, depending on the transfer agent. 13. Is a Last Will & Testament filed before death? Not in the State of New Jersey.

Short Certificates. A short certificate evidencing the client's appointment as Personal Representative will be issued by the Surrogate. Each short certificate will expire after 60 days.

A short certificate is the document issued by the Surrogate the Executor will use as proof of their authority to transfer or sell the decedent's assets. A short certificate will be needed for the transfer or sale of any asset in the decedent's name alone.

IMPORTANT NOTE#1: Surrogate certificates will only be good for 30 to 60 days when it comes to stock transfer, depending on the transfer agent. 13. Is a Last Will & Testament filed before death? Not in the State of New Jersey.

Surrogate Court Administration – When someone dies without executing a Last Will and Testament, the Surrogate's Court appoints an administrator/administratrix and issues letters authorizing the transfer of assets in the decedent's name. A surety bond is generally required.

Affidavit of Next of Kin: A document issued by the Surrogate which allows the next of kin to dispose of the deceased's property. This affidavit is issued in cases where there is no will, no spouse, and the total value of the property does not exceed $10,000.

If you need additional help or documents from the Surrogate's Office, such as a Surrogate Certificate (a document confirming that the will has been probated, and an Executor/Administrator has been appointed), please call us at 973-285-6500.