Erie County Surrogate’s Court

THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ERIE’S SURROGATE’S COURT

The Surrogate’s Court hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including disagreements about wills and the proper way to manage or divide the estate (total assets and liabilities). Surrogate’s courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.

LOCATION

Erie County Hall
92 Franklin Street – 2nd floor
Buffalo, NY 14202

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Location & Hours

Phone: 716-845-2560
Fax: 716-845-7565

Email: eriesurrogatehelp@nycourts.gov

ADA
 
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The court is closed on all state holidays.

Updates from the Court

Will Websurr Flyer

Wills
New Policy for Wills Filed for Safekeeping

Presumptive Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Representing Yourself

Microsoft Teams Instructions

E-Filing

NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF)

Notice Regarding Mandatory E-filing
May 28, 2020

Notice Regarding E-filing of Guardianships
July 1, 2020

 

Court Staff

Surrogate’s Court Judge
Honorable Acea M. Mosey
Phone: 716-845-2560
amosey@nycourts.gov

Chief Clerk
Linda M. Wiedrick
Phone: 716-845-2568
Fax: 716-845-7564
lwiedric@nycourts.gov

Deputy Chief Clerk
Jodi Russo
Phone: 716-845-2585
Fax: 716-845-7564
jmrusso@nycourts.gov

Chief Court Attorney
Joseph A. Shifflett, Esq.
Phone: 716-845-9454
Fax: 716-845-7564
jshiffle@nycourts.gov
 

Departments

Main Number
Phone: 716-845-2560
Fax: 716-845-7565

Guardianship Department 
Phone: 716-845-2124
Fax: 716-845-7567
erieguardianship@nycourts.gov 

Adoption Department 
Phone: 716-845-2579
eriesurrogateadoptions@nycourts.gov 

Help Center
Phone:  716-845-7280
eriesurrogatehelp@nycourts.gov

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