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Cayuga County, New York Probate Court

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Court Name Cayuga County Surrogate's Court
Court Address
152 Genesee St
Auburn, New York 13021
Contact Info Phone +1-315-237-6210     Fax +1-315-237-6211
Email -
Court Website https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/7jd/cayuga/Surrogate/index.shtml
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Cayuga County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summary of Services In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Cayuga County may be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it, and the Surrogate retains authority to require a bond to protect the estate. The bond reflects the value of the personal property and expected income.
Court History In New York, the Surrogate's Court handles estates and trusts. Probate for Cayuga County is administered through that court. Cayuga County Surrogate's Court, located in Auburn, handles probate administration for Cayuga County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Cayuga County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information If an estate in Cayuga County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Cayuga County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started.

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