Community Outreach Program

The Surrogate's Outreach Program provides services and educational programs in the following areas, free of charge:

• Conduct lectures about the Office of the Surrogate and its functions and programs.
• Provide speakers for the organizations and civic groups about wills and other important legal documents.
• Issue public alerts and warnings regarding matters related to the Office of the Surrogate.
• Provide workshops on Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will) preparation for civic, church, community and service organizations.
• In conjunction with the Division of Senior Legal Services and South Jersey Regional Legal Services conduct monthly Senior Citizen Workshops enabling Camden County residents aged 60 and over to acquire at no cost a Last Will and Testament, a NJ Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will) and a Power of Attorney.
• In conjunction with the Department of Public Safety conduct Public Safety Legal Workshops enabling Camden County residents who serve as Police, Firefighters or EMTS to acquire Last Wills & Testaments, Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will) and Power of Attorney.
• Distribute free informational literature in English and Spanish.
• Provide at home Surrogate services for people who are ill or homebound.
• Maintain communications and interaction with senior citizen clubs and other community and civic organizations.
• Schedule activities, programs and special events.
  
  

Weddings:
As Judge of the Surrogate's Court; New Jersey Surrogates have the authority to perform marriage ceremonies. There is no fee for this service and the Surrogate may travel to any location in New Jersey or simply remain in the Surrogate's office, which many prefer.

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