Forms & Documents


Administration Information Sheet (PDF)
Complete this form and send via certified mail, FedEx or UPS with Certified Death Certificate.
  • Attorneys:  When documents are ready for execution, a staff member will call to schedule an appointment.
  • Out-of-State Administrator:  When documents are ready for execution, a staff member will call the Out-of-State Administrator to confirm the information and arrange for the documents to be mailed for signature.
For Attorneys
and Out-of-State Administrators

Minor Consent for Guardianship - Person Only (PDF):
If you wish to consent to the appointment of another family member to be the guardian of a minor’s person only, this form should be used.

Minor Consent for Guardianship - Person and Property (PDF):
If you wish to consent to the appointment of another family member to be the guardian of a minor’s person and property, this form should be used.

Minor Consent for Guardianship - Property Only (PDF):
If you wish to consent to the appointment of another family member to be the guardian of a minor’s property only, this form should be used.

Probate Information Sheet (PDF)
Complete this form and send via certified mail, FedEx or UPS with Certified Death Certificate.
  • Attorneys:  When documents are ready for execution, a staff member will call to schedule an appointment.
  • Out-of-State Executor:  When documents are ready for execution, a staff member will call the Out-of-State Executor to confirm the information and arrange for the documents to be mailed for signature.
For Attorneys
and Out-of-State Executors

Refunding Bond and Release Form (PDF): In order to release an Executor or Administrator from bond, when an individual has received part of an estate, this form should be used. This form must be executed in the presence of a Notary Public.

Renunciation of Administration (PDF)
If you are the next of kin of an estate which is intestate (no Will), and you do not wish to act, this form should be used.

Renunciation of Administrator Ad Prosequendum (PDF): If you are the next of kin of an estate which is intestate (no Will), and you do not wish to act on behalf of the estate for the purpose of a potential lawsuit, this form should be used.

Renunciation of Administrator and Administrator Ad Prosequendum: (PDF) If you are the next of kin of an estate which is intestate (no Will), and you do not wish to act on behalf of the estate and for the purpose of a potential lawsuit, this form should be used.

Renunciation of Administrator CTA (PDF)
This form is used when you wish to renounce as next of kin or residuary legatee of an estate in a Will to appoint and Administrator CTA. This form is only used when the named executor has died or has renounced his/her right to act.

Renunciation of Executorship: (PDF)
If you are named in a Will as the Executor and you do not wish to act, this form should be used.

Renunciation of Right to Affidavit of Next of Kin (PDF): If you are the next of kin of an estate which is intestate (no Will), and you do not wish to complete the Affidavit of Next of Kin, this form should be used.

Certification in Support of Relaxing the 6-Month Rule (PDF)

Certification in Support of Relaxing the 30-Day Rule (PDF)

ORDER Relaxing the 6-Month Rule (PDF)

ORDER Relaxing the 30-Day Rule (PDF)

Template for Verified Complaint (PDF)

Wills Information Guide (PDF)

Probate Information Guide (PDF)

BURLINGTON COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT FEE SCHEDULE (PDF)

If you have any questions as to how to complete a form, please contact our office at 609-265-5005, your local New Jersey Probate Office, or your attorney. You may view a printable version (PDF) of these descriptions online.