Essex County NJ Probate Question

[Brian Dalton]

Question for all of you probate researchers:

There's a house on my block that owned by the "estate" of the deceased based on an online search. I went down to the courthouse today and searched the probate records, and the son of the deceased owns it, but I can't find a trace of him. The address he listed on the death certificate is the address of the vacant house. Any tips on how to track him down other than a basic Google search or Facebook stalking him? Any probate search tips in general? FYI - I'm in Essex County NJ so everything is at the courthouse on microfiche. 

Thanks.