| Court Name |
Tioga County Surrogate's Court |
Court Address
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21 Court St Owego, New York 13827
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-607-689-6107 Fax +1-212-401-9280 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/6jd/tioga/surrogate/index.shtml |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Tioga County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (Except State Holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Tioga 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 Tioga County is administered through that court. In Owego, Tioga County Surrogate's Court serves Tioga County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Tioga County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Tioga 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 Tioga 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. |