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
92 Franklin Street
2nd floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
United States
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The court is closed on all state holidays.
Updates from the Court
Wills
New Policy for Wills Filed for Safekeeping
Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
E-Filing
NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF)
Notice Regarding Mandatory E-filing
May 28, 2020
Notice Regarding E-filing of Guardianships
July 1, 2020
Court Staff
Surrogate's Court Judge
Honorable Acea M. Mosey
Phone: 716-845-2560
[email protected]
Chief Clerk
Linda M. Wiedrick
Phone: 716-845-2568
Fax: 716-845-7564
[email protected]
Deputy Chief Clerk
Jodi Russo
Phone: 716-845-2585
Fax: 716-845-7564
[email protected]
Chief Court Attorney
Joseph A. Shifflett, Esq.
Phone: 716-845-9454
Fax: 716-845-7564
[email protected]
Departments
Main Number
Phone: 716-845-2560
Fax: 716-845-7565
Guardianship Department
Phone: 716-845-2124
Fax: 716-845-7567
[email protected]
Adoption Department
Phone: 716-845-2579
[email protected]
Help Center
Phone: 716-845-7280
[email protected]