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| Court Name | Erie County Surrogate's Court |
| Court Address |
92 Franklin St - 2nd floor Buffalo, New York 14202 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-716-845-2560 Fax +1-716-845-7565 Email See website |
| Court Website | https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/erie/surrogates/index.shtml |
| Local Rules | https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/erie/surrogates/index.shtml |
| Court Forms | https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/forms.shtml |
| Court Fees | Court costs for Erie 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 - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services | Under New York probate practice, a representative in Erie 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 Erie County. Erie County Surrogate's Court, located in Buffalo, handles probate administration for Erie County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Erie County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Some Erie 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. |
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