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Sussex County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Sussex County probate court in New Jersey. We list 10 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Sussex County probate court at 3 High Street, Suite 1, Newton, New Jersey 07860.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (9)
Affidavit of Resident Decedent Requesting Real Property Tax Waiver(s) (New Jersey Form L-9) (PDF)
Filed to request a waiver for real property taxes owed by a resident decedent's estate in New Jersey.
Official source: sussex.nj.usRefunding Bond and Release (PDF)
Used by beneficiaries to acknowledge receipt of inheritance and release the executor from liability, often with a bond for potential repayment.
Official source: sussex.nj.usRenunciation for Administration (PDF)
Used by an individual to formally decline their right to serve as administrator of an estate.
Official source: sussex.nj.usRenunciation for Administration Ad Prosequendum (PDF)
Used to formally decline the right to serve as administrator for the limited purpose of prosecuting a lawsuit.
Official source: sussex.nj.usRenunciation for Substitutionary Administration (PDF)
Used to formally decline the right to serve as a substitute administrator for an estate.
Official source: sussex.nj.usRenunciation of Residuary Legatee Administration With Will Annexed (PDF)
Used by a residuary legatee to formally decline serving as administrator when a will exists and no executor is available.
Official source: sussex.nj.usTrust Worksheet (PDF)
Used to gather and organize information pertaining to a trust for administrative or reporting purposes.
Official source: sussex.nj.usWorksheet #1 When There IS a Will (PDF)
Used to gather and organize necessary information for probate proceedings when a will exists.
Official source: sussex.nj.usWorksheet #2 When There Is NOT a Will (PDF)
Used to gather and organize necessary information for estate administration when no will exists.
Official source: sussex.nj.us
Guides and checklists (1)
5.00 — Responsibilities of Executor
Outlines the legal duties and obligations of an executor in administering a deceased person's estate.
Official source: sussexcountysurrogate.com
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Where to file
Sussex County Probate Court
3 High Street, Suite 1, Newton, New Jersey 07860
973-579-0920Hours, fees and contact details →More for New Jersey
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