The time periods prescribed by R. 4:85-1 may be extended for a period not exceeding 30 days by order of the court upon a showing of good cause and the absence of prejudice.
Rule 4:85-2.Enlargement of time
Last amended September 4, 1990 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:85-2 lets a court extend R. 4:85-1's filing deadlines by up to 30 days on a showing of good cause and no prejudice to anyone else.
Full Text of Rule 4:85-2
Amendment History
New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.
Source-R.R. 1:27B(d). Former R. 4:80-7(d) deleted and new R. 4:85-2 adopted June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990.
Plain-English Summary
The four- and six-month deadlines for challenging a probate or grant of letters aren't absolutely rigid. A court can add up to 30 more days, but only on a showing of good cause and that no one else would be prejudiced by the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the deadline to challenge a probate be extended?
Yes, by up to 30 days, on a showing of good cause and the absence of prejudice to others.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:85-2). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: extending probate challenge deadline