Genesee County Surrogate’s Court

THE LATEST INFORMATION ON GENESEE’S SURROGATE’S COURT

Overview

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 Court also hears Guardianship matters, relating to appointing a Guardian over a person to make decisions on their health and welfare,  investments and savings (as directed by a judge), or both.

LOCATION

Genesee County Courts Facility
1 West Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020

Get Directions

Take New York State Thruway Exit 48, proceed South on Route 98 to Route 5 East. The Courts Facility Building is located at 1 West Main Street.

Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM

Phone:  585-201-5733
Zipcodes Served
14020

General Information & Forms

Court Staff

Surrogate’s Court Judge
Honorable Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini
Phone: 585-201-5725

Law Clerk to the Surrogate
Douglas Curella, Esq.
dcurella@nycourts.gov

Surrogate’s Court Chief Clerk
Stephanie Lewandowski
slewando@nycourts.gov

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