| Court Name |
Columbia Supreme, County, Family & Surrogate Courts |
Court Address
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401 Union St Hudson, New York 12534
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-518-267-3150 Fax +1-518-267-3126 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/columbia/3JD-Columbia%20Multi%20Courts.shtml |
| Local Rules |
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/index.shtml |
| Court Forms |
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/index.shtml |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Columbia County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Under New York probate practice, a representative in Columbia 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 Columbia County. Columbia Supreme, County, Family & Surrogate Courts, located in Hudson, handles probate administration for Columbia County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Columbia County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Columbia 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 Columbia 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. |