| Court Name |
Madison County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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138 N Court St, P. O. Box 607 Wampsville, New York 13163
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-315-231-5321 Fax +1-646-963-6594 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/madison/surrogate.shtml |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Madison 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. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (Closed on State Holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
New York law allows the Surrogate to require a bond from a fiduciary in Madison County. A will may dispense with it, and when imposed the bond reflects the personal property value and anticipated income. |
| Court History |
New York uses the Surrogate's Court for probate. The court serving Madison County hears estate and trust matters. In Wampsville, Madison County Surrogate's Court serves Madison County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Madison County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Madison 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. |