| Court Name |
Rockland Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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1 S Main St New City, New York 10956
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-845-483-8260 Fax +1-914-358-8067 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/9jd/Rockland/rocklandsurrogate.shtml |
| Local Rules |
URL not specifically provided. |
| Court Forms |
URL not specifically provided. |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Rockland County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, excluding NY state holidays. |
| Summary of Services |
In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Rockland 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 Rockland County is administered through that court. Probate matters for Rockland County are handled by Rockland Surrogate's Court in New City. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Rockland County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Rockland County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for New York and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |