Overview
The Surrogate's Court hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including disagreements about wills and the proper way to manage or divide the estate (total assets and liabilities). Surrogate's courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.
Location
20 Court Street
P.O. Box 10
Owego, NY 13827
United States
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Closed for lunch from 12-1 PM
(Except State Holidays)
All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.
Judge's Chambers
Surrogate
Hon. Adam Schumacher
Court Attorney
Jenilyn M. Brhel
Secretary
Jennifer Zorn
Tioga County Chambers
21 Court Street
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: 607-689-6107
Fax: 212-401-9280
Clerk's Office
Chief Clerk
Deborah Stone Pellinger
20 Court Street
P.O. Box 10
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: 607-689-6099
Fax: 646-963-6398
Links
Directions
From Ithaca, NY
Go South on Rt. 96B to Route 38 near Owego (will cross a bridge just before Route 38). Turn right after the bridge onto Route 38 (this road becomes North Ave. in Owego). At the end of North Avenue, turn right at the "T" in road onto Main St. (you will see the Courthouse on your left). Turn left onto Park St. (one-way street). Turn left onto Front St., then take an immediate left onto Court St. (also a one-way street). There is a parking lot on your right.
From Binghamton, NY
Go West on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge to Owego. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.
From Elmira, NY
Go East on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.