| Court Name |
Lewis County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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7660 N. State St, 2nd Floor Lowville, New York 13367
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-315-570-2438 Fax +1-315-671-6082 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/lewis/surrogate/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Lewis County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Lewis 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 Lewis County is administered through that court. In Lowville, Lewis County Surrogate's Court serves Lewis County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lewis County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Lewis County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Lewis County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |