Beautiful place to visit really Grant Victorian style superb
Natalia Spinelli
Sep 6, 2021
This building was the first expression of the "City Beautiful" movement. This courthouse only deals with Wills & Trusts of VERY rich & important people. During the week you can go inside and look.
Lee Woodhouse
Jul 4, 2020
The Surrogate's Court in New York City is a beautiful building, built in the Beaux-Arts style by architect John Rochester Thomas. The purpose of the Surrogate's Court is to handle all probate and estate proceedings for New York State. The building opened in 1907 and can be found opposite City Hall Park on the corner of Chambers Street and Centre Street.
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Questions & Answers
How can I find out status of a person's estate and how to collect money owed me by the executor?
Kristin Bergfeld | Oct 10, 2020
Irene Schmitt | Sep 19, 2022
How can I find out status of a person's estate and how to collect money owed me by the executor? Will was probated in 2019.
How can I get money that my grandfather left for me when he died?
Olivia Davis | Oct 11, 2017
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2017
Contact an estate lawyer
How to ask the judge for an administrator for my sister's estate which is small.
Arlette White | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You can go to Surrogates Court and Ask The Administration Dept directly if your sister's estate is small you will be able to file the paperwork yourself they will be able to help you step by step.
How can I find out if my mother had a will?
Lisa Pressle | Oct 11, 2018
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2018
Go to the court and ask if a will was filed. If no will was filed it may be difficult to find the will.
Married for17 yrs. Wife passed what papers do I need to present in court to take over wife bank accounts and retirement account!
Enrique Farres | Sep 10, 2022
Mae Ealey | Oct 3, 2022
You have to come in and go to the Help Center.
My mother (deceased 2021) I was informed she was entitled to a portion of our aunts estate. The case was settled and I am only partial information who do I contact in Surrogate as I believe my relative has provided false info about me to court
De B | Sep 10, 2022
Mae Ealey | Sep 10, 2022
Please go to the Help Center at the courts. They will help you.
My brother passed away. And had money in his bank account. Where do I go now with his death certificate? His bank says I need to be granted his executive of his estate. He didn’t have a will or beneficiary.
Leese Torres | Apr 13, 2022
Fatimah Ayah | Apr 13, 2022
You go to the surrogate court on 31 chamber st. on the 3rd fl..administrative office and/ or 1st floor. Depending where they are now since covid..with the death certificate and provide ID and have money to pay for the paperwork..idk how much because it varies not a lot 3 dollars or so. Sorry for your loss. I was there because I just lost my brother too.
Stay safe!
Probate Petition, Combined Oath & Designation, Signed Waivers from beneficiaries, and Affidavits from Witnesses unless the will is self proving- notarized while made by two witnesses.
my wife and I jointly owned a house in NYS. She passed away without a will and I am the administrator. Do I now own the home totally, or must her 1/2 be distributed?
CLEMENT NAPOLITANO | Oct 10, 2021
Kenny Konecky | Oct 10, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss. Hope this is exactly what you need.
https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/WhenSomeoneDies/intestacy.shtml#:~:text=When%20a%20person%20dies%20without,found%20in%20EPTL%204%2D1.1.
partner did 2 months ago. we lived together, didn't have any family member in USA. THE BANKS ARE ASKING ME to get letter of administration or executive of will. how do i do that and which documents i need. i am named at death certificate as his part
Marykk Frances | Oct 10, 2020
Juan Pina | Oct 10, 2020
Partner you have to go to the court is located in 31 chambers street NY NY 10007 and go to the help desk on the 3 rd floor and there they will help you and answer all your questions
How do I find a deceased man’s heirs to his estate ,if any?
Pat DeVito | Oct 10, 2020
Kenneth Vann | Oct 10, 2020
You can try surrogates court first and asked if any of the deceased heirs filed any paperwork for this estate. If not you may have to ask attorney who is an expert in family estates.
How my brother and I file my mother's death certificate in probate court
Curtis Paulk-El | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You need to to go to the probate department in person and file the paperwork. The staff will help you go through the process.
Hey me and my younger sister have a settlement that’s has been on hold because she was a minor she recently turned 18 on April 1 how long should it take for the surrogate court to release the funds ?
Damian Edwards | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You have to go to Surrogate's Court in person and ask whichever department has your case to show you the next steps for you and your sister's funds for release.
Would like to know about my family ancestry and where they came from ?the last name is Bienes ,thank you Rhonda Bienes
Rhonda Bienes | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You can check ancestry.com or hire a professional historian who is an expert on family history those might be expensive but it's probably the best route.
How can I obtain a copy of a trust my grandmother put her house into? I have the lawyers name but his number is no longer in service and can not obtain any other information on him..
Christina Reilly | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You will have to go to Surrogates Court in person and ask how her is trust is set up. You need to make sure your grandmother passed in New York County and they will direct you to the proper department
Can I get adoption records for my son through here. I have a partial name and DOB.
I am trying to find him. It has been 35 yrs. his name is Marc Taylor M. And his dob is 5/10/84.
doreen para | Oct 11, 2019
Stuart Weichsel | Oct 11, 2019
Call the clerk of the court to ask they are available to answer
What is the process for increasing the amount of money which the The Letters of Administration initially approved to be collected, when additional assets become known?
ramune watkins | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You will have to go to Surrogates Court in person and go to Administration and let them know about the additional assets and they will help you in filling new paperwork
How do I amend a guardianship status to include property. Already have guardianship of person
regina claffey-cangialosi | Oct 11, 2019
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2019
You may have to go to Surrogate's Court on how to do include the property. You may have to file a Petition depending if the decendent has a will with the judge's approval
Bank said my Mom can't open her Safe Deposit Box because her LETTER OF TESTAMENTARY is out of date (Dated: January 22, 2016) & it must be updated every 6 months!
She is appointed Fiduciary, my father is dead (Certif on file).
Can I update online?
Christine Schilling | Oct 11, 2019
Cinthia Reyes | Oct 11, 2019
You cannot update online. Visit the 5th Floor Cashier and simply pay $6 per new certificate you want printed.
How do an administrator be moved if she is letting someone else do the job!!'
Ruth Porter | Oct 11, 2018
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2018
You have to go to surrogates court and show proof of documentation the administrator is mishandling the estate when the court sees proof of evidence they can submit an order to have administrator immediately removed
Where do I go to probate a will drawn up in Brooklyn new york
Claire Norville | Oct 11, 2018
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2018
In Kings County
My mother passed away, my parents were divorced at the time, my father was listed as the beneficiary on the life insurance , however divorce stipulates he isn’t entitled to the life insurance, how do is kids get the life insurance?
Melissa Mazzei | Oct 11, 2018
Kenneth Vann | Oct 11, 2018
If there is a will stating who will be the executor of the estate. If not the you may have to go to Surrogates and tell them your situation to have the proper paperwork filed
How can I get a copy with raised seal of Certificate of Letters of Administration for my brother's estate?
Jackie Lewis | Oct 11, 2018
Cinthia Reyes | Oct 11, 2018
Are you the Administrator? If you are, go to the Cashier on the 5th floor. Fill out the little slip with the information for the estate (you'll need the file number). Each certificate is $6. You can pay by cash, debit or credit.
What should I do if someone is emailing me claiming to work for your court system saying I have money coming to me that I know nothing about, asking me to send $120 and a copy of my ID?
Amber Garcia | Oct 11, 2018
YooHoo It's Me | Oct 11, 2018
That's not what our court would do. That person works for a company that would sign you up and, if successful, take a percentage of the money
mY uncle Frederick Williams passed file no. A 1868-1962. Is there still money there to claim? there was money put aside for another brother. no address for him at the time. But we know he also passed away. Please let me know if the money is still t
vivian walsh | Oct 11, 2018
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2018
That was a very long time ago. Good luck.
I trying to get money(stocks) that my grandmother lefted me and because it goes though multiple people I haveto go to go suggate court to get it Why? What is it I have to do to get my stocks.
Kisha | Oct 11, 2018
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2018
You need to hire a probate attorney
What i need to take paper to cour.
Evelyn dejesus | Oct 11, 2018
donm2303 | Oct 11, 2018
A car
How (o I locate inheritance that is with new York surrogate court records
What do I need to do to challenge a next of kin for letters of administration. No will and next of kin is incapable. Thanks
Kathleen M | Oct 11, 2017
Simon Landsberg | Oct 11, 2017
Ask a lawyer who specializes in this area.....
Go to the courthouse and or to the Supreme Court down the block and ask for help in the self-represented office perhaps they could recommend someone.