| Court Name |
13th JD - Richmond Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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18 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, New York 10301
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-718-675-8500 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/13jd/surrogates/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/13jd/surrogates/index.shtml#rules |
| Court Forms |
https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/Forms.shtml |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Richmond County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
A fiduciary for an estate in Richmond County may be bonded under New York law unless the will dispenses with it. The Surrogate sets the amount based on personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Surrogate's Court is New York's forum for estates and trusts, administering probate for Richmond County. 13th JD - Richmond Surrogate's Court, located in Staten Island, handles probate administration for Richmond County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Richmond County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Richmond 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 Richmond 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. |