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If you prefer to meet with a staff member, you can book your in-person appointment online ! Learn more and begin the process . A surrogate is a judicial officer, elected by the people, having jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the administration of estates, and more. Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq., was first elected to serve the residents of Morris County in 2019. Each term of office is five years. The full title of the office is Judge of the Surrogate Court.” What is Surrogate Court? The function of the Judge of the Morris County Surrogate Court includes: administering wills, estates, guardianships, and trusts for Morris County residents serving as clerk of the Superior Court assisting activities ranging from adoptions to incompetency matters managing the Minors’ Intermingled Trust Fund and holding, as custodian, approximately $25 million in that fund for Morris County minors While the Surrogate’s Court is technologically up to date, microfilm read-printers are available for reading or reproducing original wills and other relevant probate documents. Learn More Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. News Events Probate Search Probated Estates Search Deeds and Records Wills When There is No Will Managing Estates Guidelines for Executors/Administrators Guardianship Taxes Glossary History of the Surrogate Fees Download: Annual Report 2022 - Office of the Morris County Surrogate (PDF, 20MB) Download: Annual Report 2021 - Office of the Morris County Surrogate (PDF, 1MB) Download: Annual Report 2020 – Office of the Morris County Surrogate (PDF, 343KB) Download: A Citizen’s Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Estates (PDF, 2MB) Download: The Personal Record (PDF, 638KB) Latest News Surrogate Fosters Transparency And Efficiencies With Attorney Clients Surrogate Darling Celebrates National Adoption Day Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq., Honors Our Nations Important Notices We now accept credit cards , along with cash or check, for fees. The Morris County Surrogate’s Court does not give legal advice . Videos August 18 "Surrogate Session:" Simple Steps to Make Your Will Learn how to make a will: May 20 "Surrogate Session:" Introduction to eProbate for Attorneys Watch this overview of eProbate: March 19 "Surrogate Session:" Navigate the Process of Adoption Learn how to navigate the process of adoption : February 25 "Surrogate Session:" What to know about Trusts and Estate Planning Learn all about What to know about Trusts and Estate Planning - watch this latest Surrogate Session: November 13 Surrogate Session:” National Alzheimer’s Disease and Family Care Givers Month Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling dedicated her monthly Surrogate’s Session to how to help people burdened by Alzheimer’s and offer caregivers and families access to resources that may offer peace of mind. Watch the recording below: October 23 Surrogate Session:” What Should an Executor Know Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling continued the series of virtual Surrogate’s Sessions” she launched in September, with the second session on October 23 entitled, What should an Executor Know.” September 24 Surrogate Session:” Drafting a Will The Surrogate Sessions are designed to provide Morris County residents with information on pertinent topics related to wills, estates, trusts, and probate matters. They will also detail improvements in Surrogate’s Office procedures that are making it easier for clients to get their issues handled. Watch the Surrogate Session from September 24: Contact Us Phone (973) 285-6500 Fax (973) 829-8599 Email [email protected] Location Morris County Surrogate Court 10 Court Street, 5th Floor Morristown 07960 View Map Hours Open M-F at 8:30 AM Last appointment at 3:00 PM Please call for an appointment at 973-285-6500. 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