This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
For information concerning wills, estates, guardianships and adoptions, contact Suffolk County Surrogate Court at (631) 852-1745.
Judge of the Surrogate's Court Hon. Vincent J. Messina, Jr.
Surrogate court is a subject-matter jurisdiction court dealing with administration of wills, guardianship, administration of assets, etc. The court also deals with unclaimed property of the deceased, who died without a will.
In New York State, the Surrogate's Court maintains jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings relating to the affairs of decedents.
A probate court (sometimes called a surrogate court) is a court that has competence in a jurisdiction to deal with matters of probate and the administration of estates. In some jurisdictions, such courts may be referred to as orphans' courts or courts of ordinary.