Market Ranking · 2026-10-06
Top Probate & Estate Counties in New Jersey (2026)
29,081 verified probate and estate filings across 19 counties in New Jersey, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Probate, estate, and inherited property filings — court records created when a property owner passes away and the property must be distributed or sold. Heirs often need to sell quickly, especially if the property is out-of-state or needs significant repairs.
- 29,081 total probate and estate filings tracked across 19 counties
- Highest volume: Ocean County (10,000+), Morris County (5,000+), Camden County (2,500+)
- Average median property value: $489,739
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County | 10,000+ | $392,994 | 97.1% | — |
| 2 | Morris County | 5,000+ | — | — | — |
| 3 | Camden County | 2,500+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Sussex County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 5 | Hudson County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 6 | Middlesex County | 1,000+ | $418,985 | — | — |
| 7 | Monmouth County | 500+ | $677,194 | — | — |
| 8 | Union County | 500+ | — | — | — |
| 9 | Burlington County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 10 | Passaic County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 11 | Warren County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 12 | Bergen County | 100+ | $640,995 | 94.7% | — |
| 13 | Mercer County | 50+ | $454,011 | — | — |
| 14 | Cumberland County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 15 | Cape May County | 25+ | $503,246 | — | — |
| 16 | Gloucester County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 17 | Atlantic County | fewer than 25 | $340,754 | — | — |
| 18 | Essex County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Somerset County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in New Jersey?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 29,081 verified probate and estate filings across 19 New Jersey counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which New Jersey county has the most probate and estate filings?+
Ocean County leads with 10,000+ probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $392,994. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in New Jersey probate and estate filings?+
Across 7 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in New Jersey probate and estate filings is $489,739. Values vary by county — from $340,754 to $677,194.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in New Jersey involve absentee owners?+
On average, 95.9% of probate and estate filings in New Jersey involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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