Property Ownership
In NJ, probate of a decedent's estate is handled by the:
ANJ Superior Court, Chancery Division, General Equity
BSurrogate's Court in the county where the decedent lived✓ Correct
CNJREC
DCounty Board of Taxation
Explanation
In New Jersey, the Surrogate's Court in the county of the decedent's domicile handles probate proceedings, including admission of the will to probate and appointment of an executor or administrator.
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