News and Events

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling Celebrates Flag Day

Published on June 14, 2024

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling Celebrates Flag Day

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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling on D-Day’s 80th Anniversary

Published on June 06, 2024

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling on D-Day’s 80th Anniversary

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Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling Honors our Fallen Service Men

Published on May 22, 2024

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling Honors our Fallen Service Men and Women this Memorial Day

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Surrogate Fosters Transparency And Efficiencies With Attorney Clients

Published on April 18, 2024

Surrogate Heather Darling hosted a large audience of attorneys for wills, trusts and estates who regularly do business with the Morris County Surrogate’s Court.

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Surrogate Darling Celebrates National Adoption Day

Published on November 13, 2023

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling spoke in Morris County Superior Court today to celebrate National Adoption Day.

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Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq., Honors Our Nations

Published on November 10, 2023

Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq.,
Honors Our Nations Veterans

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Surrogate named President of COANJ

Published on September 22, 2023

Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. was named President of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). After completing her term as Vice President, a former Secretary of COANJ and Section Chief of the Surrogate’s, Surrogate Darling was nominated and elected to the new position by the organization and took the oath as President at the Annual Conference held in Galloway, NJ on Se

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Surrogate Darling Testifies before NJ Senate Judiciary Committee

Published on January 31, 2023

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling testified for the NJ Senate Judiciary regarding Senate Bill S2923 "Uniform Electronic Wills Act" on Monday, January 30, 2023.

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Morris County Surrogate celebrates National Adoption Day

Published on November 18, 2022

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling joined the Morris/Sussex Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey today to celebrate National Adoption Day.

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MC Surrogate Darling named COANJ VP for 2022-2023

Published on September 26, 2022

Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. was named Vice President of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). After completing her term as Secretary of COANJ and Section Chief of the Surrogate’s, Surrogate Darling was nominated and elected to the new position by the organization and took the oath as Vice President at the Annual Conference held in Atlantic City. COANJ is the formal

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Surrogate presents 2021 Annual Report

Published on July 28, 2022

Surrogate presents 2021 Annual Report

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Surrogate Darling Honors the Men and Women who Died for our Freedom

Published on May 27, 2022

"In remembrance of those who have served to protect our safety and freedom, let us join together this Memorial Day to honor our nation’s heroes who died in service."

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Surrogate Hosts Open House to Show Off Newly Renovated Offices

Published on April 27, 2022

Today Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling hosted an Open House to show off her newly renovated office suite.

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Morris County Surrogate Announces Enhancement to E-Probate

Published on April 12, 2022

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling announced a further enhancement to the Surrogate’s Court operations to provide convenience and ease of use for transactions with her office. The new credit card application was designed to further enhance the e Probate option for both Probate and Administration of estates at the Morris County Surrogate’s Court.

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Morris County Surrogate Salutes Veterans

Published on November 10, 2021

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling pays respect and tribute to America’s veterans and their families, as we honor them this Veterans Day, November 11th.

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Surrogate Heather Darling Honored for Her Leadership and Service

Published on October 18, 2021

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling was honored at Employment Horizons’ Annual Recognition Dinner on October 14, 2021. Surrogate Darling served as the Honorary Chair of the event and was also the recipient of Employment Horizons’ Government Advocacy Award.

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Surrogate Darling Named as COANJ Officer and Surrogates Section Chief

Published on September 17, 2021

Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq. was named an Officer of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). Surrogate Darling has accepted the position of Secretary of the association and was sworn in last evening September 16th at COANJ’s Installation Dinner. Additionally, Surrogate Darling was named the Surrogates Section Chief for 2021-2022.

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Surrogate Darling Recognizes National Make-A-Will Month

Published on August 02, 2021

Surrogate Heather Darling kicks off August by recognizing National Make-A-Will Month with her Surrogate’s Session “Simple Steps to Make Your Will” and by introducing the Morris County Surrogate’s new booklet “The Personal Record.”

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Morris Surrogate Delivers eProbate Overview for Morris County Attorney

Published on May 21, 2021

Surrogate Heather Darling delivered a webinar covering the first round of enhancements to her e Probate on-line process.

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May 13, 2020 Surrogate Releases First Ever Annual Report

Published on May 13, 2021

May 13, 2020 Surrogate Releases First Ever Annual Report

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May 20: Introduction to eProbate for Morris County Attorneys

Published on May 04, 2021

Surrogate Heather Darling and Deputy Surrogate Chris Luongo will introduce the newly enhanced eProbate service provided by the Morris County Surrogate’s Office for probating wills and administration of estates.

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April 28: National Healthcare Decisions Day Webinar

Published on April 23, 2021

Have you had the conversation about health care and decision making?
Join Your Decisions Matter, Sage Eldercare, NJ Elder Law Center at Goldberg Law Group and public health partners to get tips and tools on how to talk with your loved ones about what matters to you in your healthcare and document your wishes.

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March 19 “Surrogate Session:" Navigating the Process of Adoption

Published on March 03, 2021

Join Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq., for the next Surrogate’s Session: Navigating the Process of Adoption.

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February 25 “Surrogate Session:” Sign up today!

Published on February 05, 2021

Join Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling, Esq., for the next Surrogate’s Session: What to Know About Trusts and Estate Planning

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Morris Surrogate Launches Fully Remote Online Service with eProbate

Published on November 16, 2020

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Surrogate Celebrates National Adoption Day

Published on November 16, 2020

Surrogate Celebrates National Adoption Day

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Morris County Surrogate Salutes Veterans

Published on November 10, 2020

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Morris County's Surrogate Session to Focus on Alzheimer's Disease

Published on November 04, 2020

Morris County's Surrogate Session to Focus on Alzheimer's Disease

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Morris County Surrogate's Office Online Education, Awareness Sessions

Published on October 09, 2020

Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling is continuing the series of virtual "Surrogate's Sessions" she launched last month, with the second session entitled, "What should an Executor Know."

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Surrogate Darling Reopens the Morris County Surrogate's Office for In-Person Appointments

Published on October 02, 2020

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Morris County Surrogate Darling Resumes Public Appearances

Published on September 10, 2020

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Surrogate's Office to Offer Online Education and Awareness Sessions

Published on September 03, 2020

The Morris County Surrogate's Court is proud to announce that it will offer the first of a continuing series of "Surrogate's Sessions" in a virtual format starting in September 2020.

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Assemblywoman DeCroce Joins Surrogate Darling in Demanding a Definitive Date on the Reinstatement of Employment Programs for People with Disabilities

Published on September 03, 2020

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Darling Urges Murphy, Labor Commissioner, Re-Open Employment Programs

Published on August 25, 2020

She asked to restore programs that employed thousands of individuals with disabilities until they were shut down in March when in a letter from Asaro-Angelo it was ordered that all Extended Employment Programs cease on or before March 17th.

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