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| Court Name | Surrogate's Court, 5th JD - Herkimer County |
| Court Address |
301 N. Washington St Herkimer, New York 13350 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-315-619-3400 Fax +1-315-266-4696 Email - |
| Court Website | https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/herkimer/surrogate/index.shtml |
| Local Rules | - |
| Court Forms | Local forms for Herkimer Surrogate court can be found on their website. |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for Herkimer 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 - Friday |
| Summary of Services | Under New York probate practice, a representative in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County. Probate matters for Herkimer County are handled by Surrogate's Court, 5th JD - Herkimer County in Herkimer. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Herkimer County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | When a Herkimer 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. |
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