| Court Name |
Cortland County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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46 Greenbush St, Suite #303 Cortland, New York 13045-2725
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-607-218-3335 Fax +1-607-218-3367 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/cortland/surrogate.shtml |
| Local Rules |
Local court rules can be found on the official court website. |
| Court Forms |
Forms are available through the court's official website. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Cortland County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday |
| Summary of Services |
A fiduciary for an estate in Cortland County may be bonded under New York law unless the will dispenses with it. The Surrogate sets the amount based on personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Surrogate's Court is New York's forum for estates and trusts, administering probate for Cortland County. Cortland County Surrogate's Court, located in Cortland, handles probate administration for Cortland County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Cortland County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Cortland County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |