Ulster County New York
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Ulster Surrogate Court
Court Address	240 Fair St Kingston, New York 12401
Contact Info	Phone +1-845-481-9338 Fax +1-845-483-8427 Email See website
Court Website	https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/3jd/ulster/3JD-Ulster%20Surrogate%20Court.shtml
Local Rules	Ulster Surrogate Court Rules
Court Forms	Available online at the court's website
Court Fees	Filing fees for Ulster 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	Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except State Holidays)
Summary of Services	In New York, a fiduciary serving an estate in Ulster 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 Ulster County is administered through that court. Ulster Surrogate Court, located in Kingston, handles probate administration for Ulster County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Ulster County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Ulster 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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