Welcome
to the Third District's Surrogate's Court Home Page. In New
York State, the administration of a deceased person's estate
comes under the jurisdiction of Surrogate’s Court. The
Court oversees the proceedings in order to ensure that the assets
of the estate are managed and distributed in accordance with
New York State law and/or the decedent's wishes. Surrogate's
Court also has jurisdiction in adoption proceedings, and guardianship
proceedings for persons under age 18 or persons under a disability
which occurred prior to age 18.
The information contained on this site is not intended as legal
advice, but as a general guide to explain the legal process.
While forms are provided for your use, it is strongly recommended
that you consult an attorney. For additional help, please refer
to the Surrogate's Court Practice Act and the Estates, Powers
and Trusts Law.
FOR
ESTATES:
If the estate consists of only assets which are jointly held
with another or assets that have named beneficiaries, then you
may not have to do any proceeding in Surrogate's Court.
Is the total value of the assets in decedent's name alone:
Under $20,000.00, with no real property?
Over $20,000.00?
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