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 Court also hears Guardianship matters, relating to appointing a Guardian over a person to make decisions on their health and welfare, investments and savings (as directed by a judge), or both.
Location & Hours
1 West Main Street
Suite 200
Batavia, NY 14020
United States
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
Take New York State Thruway Exit 48, proceed South on Route 98 to Route 5 East. The Courts Facility Building is located at 1 West Main Street.
General Information & Forms
E-filing
Mandatory efiling court
NYSCEF home page
E-filing Pro-Se
NYSCEF Pro-Se home page
Statewide Forms:
Surrogate's Court Forms
Local Forms:
Affidavit to Reopen Estate
Affidavit of Voluntary Administration
Fee Schedule
Fingerprint Instructions
Will in Safekeeping Information
WebSurrogate - Public Records Online
Court Staff
Surrogate's Court Judge
Honorable Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini
Phone: 585-201-5725
Law Clerk to the Surrogate
Douglas Curella, Esq.
[email protected]
Surrogate's Court Chief Clerk
Stephanie Lewandowski
[email protected]