Estate Law Aid

Official New York and New Jersey starting resources

Use maintained court and government sources for current forms, filing instructions, county contacts, and self-help information.

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Reviewed July 31, 2026

Choose the state, then confirm the county and exact task.

New York

Start with CourtHelp’s “When Someone Dies” guidance, the current Surrogate’s Court form collection, and the official DIY Small Estate Affidavit program. Electronic filing depends on the court, case type, and current local instructions; original documents may still be required.

When Someone Dies
Surrogate’s Court forms
Surrogate’s Court DIY programs

New Jersey

Begin with NJ Courts self-help and forms, then contact the county Surrogate’s Office for probate and estate-administration requirements in the county where the person lived.

NJ Courts self-help
NJ Courts forms
County Surrogate contact list

Check again before acting. Court rules, forms, fees, filing methods, office hours, and local document requirements can change. Estate Law Aid links to official sources but does not file papers or confirm that a form is complete.

State Resources

New York and New Jersey are supported first.
Other states are planned for later expansion.
Each future state should have resource slots for probate court/surrogate, will execution, power of attorney, health care directive, small estate, trust administration notes, attorney review warning, official sources to verify, last reviewed date, and live service status.

Important: This site is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Final legal advice should come from a licensed attorney in your state.

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Official probate and estate forms

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