| Court Name |
Montgomery County Courthouse |
Court Address
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58 Broadway - P.O. Box 1500 Fonda, New York 12068
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-518-853-4516 Fax +1-518-238-4370 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Montgomery/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Montgomery/index.shtml |
| Court Forms |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Montgomery/index.shtml |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Montgomery County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
A representative administering an estate in Montgomery County may need to post a bond under New York law, though a will can dispense with it. The Surrogate can still require one, sized to personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Montgomery County runs through New York's Surrogate's Court, which has dedicated jurisdiction over estates and trusts. Montgomery County Courthouse, located in Fonda, handles probate administration for Montgomery County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Montgomery County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Montgomery County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |