The Surrogate's Court is established in every county and has jurisdiction over actions and proceedings of decedents, including the probate of wills, intestate estates, small estates, ancillary proceedings, disputed claims, discovery proceedings, accountings, compromise and settlement of wrongful death actions, guardianships of the person and property of an infant and Article 17A guardianships.

Records dating back to 1806 are on file in Surrogate's Court and are available to the general public.

How to Proceed:
Probate
Administration
Voluntary Administration / Small Estate Affidavit Program

All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays

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