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Queens New York Surrogate's Court Information
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There are several ways to find out the probate status of a decedent's will in New York. If someone filed the will with the Surrogate's Court, then it is a matter of public record. By going down to the Court and paying a fee, you can request and obtain a copy of the probate file of the decedent.
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Firstly, a search can be carried out on the Government's website at the dedicated Probate records search service. By entering the deceased's name and date of death you will be informed if the Grant has been issued and can obtain a copy of the Grant and the relevant Will for a small fee.
In the judicial context, an officer in certain states of the United States is known as a surrogate, as they hold the responsibility for granting legal documents such as administrative letters in probates, estates, and adoption cases. Last updated in November of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team
The Surrogate's Courts in every county in New York State are open, but your experience will depend on which county you're located in. Applications are accepted in every court as is efiling.
In New York State, the Surrogate's Court decides what happens to a person's property when that person dies. The Judge in Surrogate's Court is called the Surrogate. The person who died is called the Decedent. That person's property is called the estate.
Or (718) 298-0500.
Or (718) 298-0500.
The Surrogate's Court is established in every county to hear cases involving the affairs of decedents, including the probate of wills, and the administration of estates and trust proceedings. Family, Supreme, and Surrogate's Courts have concurrent jurisdiction over guardianships of the person and property of infants.
Description. The Surrogate's Court handles all issues involving wills and the estates of people who die. The Court also handles cases involving unclaimed property of the deceased who had no will as well as guardianships and adoptions.