| Court Name |
11th JD - Queens Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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88-11 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, New York 11435
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-718-298-0500 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/11jd/surrogates/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Queens 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
New York law allows the Surrogate to require a bond from a fiduciary in Queens 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 Queens County hears estate and trust matters. Probate matters for Queens County are handled by 11th JD - Queens Surrogate's Court in Jamaica. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Queens County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Queens 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. |