Schenectady County New York
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Schenectady County Judicial Building
Court Address	612 State St Schenectady, New York 12305
Contact Info	Phone +1-518-285-8401 Fax +1-518-451-8726 Email See website
Court Website	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Schenectady/index.shtml
Local Rules	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Schenectady/index.shtml
Court Forms	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/
Court Fees	Filing fees for Schenectady 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	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summary of Services	Under New York probate practice, a representative in Schenectady County can be required to post a bond unless the will dispenses with it. The bond reflects personal property value plus anticipated income.
Court History	New York handles probate through the Surrogate's Court, which sits in every county and has dedicated jurisdiction over estates and trusts, serving Schenectady County. Probate matters for Schenectady County are handled by Schenectady County Judicial Building in Schenectady. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Schenectady County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Schenectady 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.

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