The Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women is extremely proud to endorse candidate Bernice “Tina” Jalloh for the Somerset County Surrogate position in the upcoming November 3, 2020 election.
Bernice “Tina” Jalloh’s campaign is focusing on bringing accessibility and compassion to the Somerset County Surrogate’s Office.
The job of Surrogate entails varied tasks. Surrogates probate wills, qualify executors, administrators, and trustees and issue necessary documents for administering estates. They also act as a custodian of the funds belonging to minors’ estates, oversee the minors’ assets and expenditures until the minors reach majority. In addition, they process mental competency documents and conservatorships and handle all adoptions of minors and adults.
Tina is currently serving as the Franklin Township Prosecutor and is a partner at her law firm, Jalloh & Jalloh LLC. She practices civil litigation, commercial and corporate transactions, wills and estate planning, as well as family law. This gives her the exact proficiency needed for the Surrogate job.
Bernice “Tina” Jalloh is the recipient of the 2019 Legal Services of New Jersey Equal Justice Award for her Pro Bono work in Surrogate Court and Family Court in New Jersey. Bernice lives in Franklin Township and is the Chairwoman of the Somerset County Democratic Committee Black Caucus.
Because of her experience and expertise surrounding both organizational and community matters, the Federation wholeheartedly endorses Bernice. She has been involved helping families navigate the courts, which is crucial for the Surrogate position. She continually demonstrates her willingness to work with the public, signifying her commitment to serve her constituents.
Considering her strength, skill, and fortitude in creating, maintaining and managing her legal practice, along with her experience and commitment to the people of Franklin Township and Somerset County, the SCFDW wholeheartedly endorses Bernice “Tina” Jalloh for Surrogate.
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