| Court Name |
Surrogate's Court, Genesee County |
Court Address
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1 W Main St Batavia, New York 14020
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-585-201-5733 Fax +1-585-201-5875 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Genesee/surrogates.shtml |
| Local Rules |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Genesee/surrogates.shtml |
| Court Forms |
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Genesee/surrogates.shtml |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Genesee County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under New York probate practice, a representative in Genesee 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 Genesee County. Surrogate's Court, Genesee County, located in Batavia, handles probate administration for Genesee County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Genesee County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Genesee County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |