Bergen Surrogate's Court

Category: Courthouse in Hackensack, New Jersey

Address: 2 Bergen County Plaza #5000, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Phone: +12013366700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jerra Latrice

Sep 1, 2022

Some of the rudest people work here, and they don't seem to care about people they "help" over the phone. If you seemingly hate your job that badly, why won't you just quit (instead of having people encounter your NASTY attitudes)????

Frank Gautier

Aug 24, 2022

My experience was well worth the visit. I was greeted by two (2) Sheriff officers who were smiling and very courteous. They couldn't have been anymore polite and helpful. When I got upstairs to the Surrogate's office it was the same scenario as downstairs. Everyone was extremely helpful and polite. The whole experience wasn't anything like I had envisioned. Expecting to be there for hours waiting on line, I was actually there for less than 15 minutes. I wasn't even charged for parking because I wasn't in the building long enough. After years of dealing with various government agencies, the Bergen County Surrogate's Office is the most efficient, well run and respectful facility that I have ever encountered. A special thanks to Joanne Lassoni. Francis (Frank) Gautier

glace “caramel” caramel

Apr 6, 2022

I read the comments of each other actually they are fast. the SURROGATE approves by telephone false documents of false declarations and they do not check do not make the difference by trusting a lawyer TJ LEGG for example who just says to him I am the only heir you pay and that's Ok. conclusion they both approve of an estate concealment

Mike Avila

Jan 5, 2022

RANDY. This lady must really hate her life....is someone you don't want to speak to. She was nasty, and when I say nasty I mean nasty when she got on the phone. Like, its probably been like 8 years since I've spoken to a person this unhelpful and mean and ugly (communication.) She needs a therapist and I hope that whatever happened in her childhood or current life, does not infect others. In the middle on a pandemic we need people who are helpful to one another....we need the opposite of Randy. Also, the part about her job. She knew nothing. If I worked at Burger King and I can't even tell you what's the price of a cheeseburger, what good am I. She must have lied on her resume because nothing qualifies her for working for a court house, or working with people at all.

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Questions & Answers

Do i need to make an appointment

Arthur Gallagher | Oct 4, 2018
Carole Dengel | Jun 5, 2022

Yes, You MUST make an appointment. Appointments will only be made AFTER all paperwork is submitted to the Court and assigned to a Probate Clerk.

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My daughter passed away on August 22, 2018 she left no will. What do I have to do?

Georgia Harris | Oct 4, 2018
Tom Cinnella | Oct 4, 2018

You can file letters of administration and list her assets. The Surrogate office can help you.

Question I am the executor of a will that has been probated. The estate has essentially no assets outside of a mortgage that is higher than the selling value of the house. What do I need to do to step back from being the surragate.

George Mitchell | Oct 4, 2019
Carole Dengel | Oct 3, 2020

You will need to petition in Superior Court, "Chancery Division to be removed from office. You should seek the advice of an attorney or research for yourself the documents that need to be prepared by you for submission in a law library.

I bought a car off of a friend and the husband is the owner and his wife is the co owner on the title. The husband passed away. What do i need to bring to DMV to change the tile into my name?

Caroline Polhemus | Oct 3, 2021
Carole Dengel | Oct 3, 2021

The wife must first move the title to her name solely. Then she can as the sole owner transfer the car to you as a regular sale.

How do I get a copy of my father's probate papers? He died in Hackensack and lived in Moonachie at the time of his demise on September 2, 1973. Thank you.

Arlene Waters | Oct 3, 2020
Carole Dengel | Oct 3, 2021

You should first search the records and ask for a page count. The cost for doing that is ten dollars. You can then send the correct fee to order copies of the probate documents.

Do I send original documents of copies

Arleen Goodwin | Oct 3, 2020
Geo Traveler | Oct 3, 2020

You must personally take all of your original documents to the Bergen Surrogates office.

I just loss my finance and we have 2 children together. I had him cremated and now the family doesn’t want to give me his ashes. What is my legal rights.

Mary Figueroa | Oct 4, 2019
Magdalena Stopka | Oct 4, 2019

If you not legally married it goes to next of kin like biological child. Go to surrogate court they will help you.

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How much does it cost for letter of testamentary?

Addie Sciarra | Oct 4, 2019
Magdalena Stopka | Oct 4, 2019

It depends for wife @ children around 300$

What forms of id do we need to get the will probated?

Ida Beek | Oct 4, 2019
Magdalena Stopka | Oct 4, 2019

Death certificate original. Make sure you have extra copy because they take it. Also social security of the deceased. His approximate assets if under 50k. Also id of the person who will be administrator of his assets. Good luck.

My mother passed in early June and left a will with myself and my brother as executors. Her house and all it's contents, plus her checking account will go to my brother. What do we need to do to get the will probated in order for him take ownership?

Ida Beek | Oct 4, 2019
Carole Dengel | Oct 4, 2019

The named Executors in the will appear in the Surrogate's Court. They should bring with them 1. The Original Will 2. The Certified Death Certificate 3. The names and addresses of the next of kin to the deceased, whether or not they are receiving anything under that will 4. the ability to pay the court fees. the is is usually between 100-200 dollars for probating a will and is payable by a check drawn on a NJ bank account or cash. 5. One form of ID (drivers licence or passport are usually the best) 6. knowledge of their social security number

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How long is the probate process? My mother passed in July 2018. The remaining assets from the sale of the house after the reverse mortgage is paid is to be divided between my sister and I. How long does it take?

Sharon Williams | Oct 4, 2019
Noel Rivers, Esq. | Oct 4, 2019

It's hard to estimate the time involved in the probate process. On average for probate of a typical or average estate, I would say a minimum of a year and in some cases, two years.

I rely on a walker and struggle with stairs. Are there accommodations available

Kathe Schlomann | Oct 4, 2019
Anthony Threadgill | Oct 4, 2019

Yes

What papers do I need to take with me to request extra copies of the surrogate paper. I am the executrix and ran out out of the surrogate paper with gold seal.

Cary Barcenas | Oct 4, 2019
Carole Dengel | Oct 3, 2020

Mail a letter to,the Bergen County Surrogate's court at Two Bergen County Plaza, Suite 5000, Hackensack,NJ 07601. Include the name of the deceased, and date of death. There is a $5.00 per certificate fee, payable by a check drawn on a NJ bank, certified check or money order. They are mailed out usually three to five business days later.

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When a relative( she has three other siblings) of a deceased relative wants to become the Administrator what form must she get to have her and her 3 siblings sign if they agree? If one does not agree what is next to be done?

A Google User | Oct 4, 2019
Magdalena Stopka | Oct 4, 2019

1st u need death certificate they do all paperwork for you and explain the process

How long does it take top get the letters of testamentary once you have been to the surrogate court?

Michael McDonagh | Oct 4, 2019
Deborah Krumpfer | Oct 4, 2019

I got mine in 2 days

Would the check be made to Bergen County Surrogate's Court?

Jennifer Choi | Oct 4, 2019
Deborah Krumpfer | Oct 4, 2019

Yes

I had previously asked about a letter to have the titles changed from my deceased husband to my name. We (he) did not have a will. I have registrations, his driver's license and the death certificate. How to I proceed now.

kathleen wallace | Oct 4, 2019
Geo Traveler | Oct 4, 2019

Hi KW, Firstly, I think you may need an Elder Law Attorney. Andora and Romano in Paramus is excellent. Secondly, you must be appointed the Executrix of your husband's estate...and only the Bergen County Surrogates Court can do that. You should go there asap, even if it means taking some time off of work. In my opinion, the above two (2) tasks should be done, before anything else is done. I hope this helps. Good luck, G.T.

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