The Surrogate's Court is established in every county and hears cases involving the affairs of decedents, including the probate of wills and the administration of estates, guardianships, and adoptions. Surrogates are elected to 10-year terms in each county outside New York City and to 14-year terms in each county in New York City.

HON. JOHN M. CZYGIER, JR.
Judge of the Surrogate's Court
Acting Supreme Court Justice
Secretary: John R. Kilgallen
Law Clerk: Brette A. Haefeli
Chambers: Surrogate's Court
320 Center Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-852-1746

Surrogate's Court Chief Clerk's Office
Michael Cipollino, Chief Clerk
631-852-1746

Administration/Small Estate
631-852-1713

Cashier
631-852-1730

Guardianship Department
631-852-1735

Law Department
631-852-1749

Miscellaneous Department
631-852-1739

Accounting Department
631-852-1720

Probate Department
631-852-1725

Records Department
631-852-1724

Security Desk
631-852-3964