Essex county surrogate office 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Essex County Surrogate Office document in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in the Docket Number at the top of the form. This is essential for tracking your case.
3. In the 'Applicant' section, provide your full name, address, phone number, and email. Ensure all information is accurate for effective communication.
4. Next, complete the 'In the Matter of the Estate of' section with the decedent's details including their last name, first name, middle name, date of death, and legal address at that time.
5. Indicate whether the decedent was married, widowed, divorced, or never married. Also list living and deceased children as required.
6. Fill out the Executor(s)/Administrator(s) section with names and contact information. If there are more than two executors/administrators, use 'Schedule A' for additional entries.
7. Complete the Assets List section by detailing all assets owned by the decedent. Be specific about values and descriptions to ensure clarity.
8. Finally, sign and date the application at the bottom before submitting it via fax or mail as instructed.

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