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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

175 Hawley Street
Lockport, NY 14094
United States

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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

The courts are closed on all state holidays.

Surrogate's Court

Surrogate's Court Chief Clerk
Camille Hayes
Phone: 716-280-6465
Fax: 716-280-6480
[email protected]

Surrogate's Court Deputy Chief Clerk
Angela Myles
Phone: 716-280-6463
Fax: 716-280-6480
[email protected]

Judges

Hon. John Ottaviano
Phone: 716-280-6406
Fax: 716-280-6421

Hon. Caroline Wojtaszek
Phone: 716-280-6403
Fax: 716-280-6422
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