| Court Name |
Bronx County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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851 Grand Concourse 3rd Floor Bronx, New York 10451
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-718-618-1722 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/12jd/BRONX/Surrogates/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
Selected forms & instructions are available at http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/surrogates/index.shtml |
| Court Forms |
DIY forms for Small Estates available at http://nycourts.gov/courthelp/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Bronx County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Under New York probate practice, a representative in Bronx County can be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it. The bond reflects personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
New York handles probate through the Surrogate's Court, which sits in every county and has dedicated jurisdiction over estates and trusts, serving Bronx County. Probate matters for Bronx County are handled by Bronx County Surrogate's Court in Bronx. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Bronx County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Bronx County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |