Kings County New York
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Kings Surrogate’s Court
Court Address	2 Johnson St Brooklyn, New York 11201
Contact Info	Phone +1-347-404-9700 Fax - Email See website
Court Website	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/surrogates/index.shtml
Local Rules	Visit the court website for local rules.
Court Forms	Visit the court website for available forms.
Court Fees	Probate filing costs in Kings County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM-4:45PM; Wednesday 9AM-12PM (noon).
Summary of Services	In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Kings County may be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it, and the Surrogate retains authority to require a bond to protect the estate. The bond reflects the value of the personal property and expected income.
Court History	In New York, the Surrogate's Court handles estates and trusts. Probate for Kings County is administered through that court. In Brooklyn, Kings Surrogate’s Court serves Kings County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Kings County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
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