Niagara County Surrogate’s Court

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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 courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.

Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

The courts are closed on all state holidays.

Phone: (716) 280-6460

Fax:  (716) 280-6480

ADA NIAGARA COUNTY (Lockport) – Surrogate’s Court

Surrogate’s Court

Surrogate’s Court Chief Clerk
Camille Hayes
Phone: 716-280-6465
Fax: 716-280-6480
chayes@nycourts.gov

Surrogate’s Court Deputy Chief Clerk
Angela Myles
Phone: 716-280-6463
Fax: 716-280-6480
amyles@nycourts.gov

Judges

Hon. John Ottaviano
Phone: 716-280-6406
Fax: 716-280-6421

Hon. Caroline Wojtaszek
Phone: 716-280-6403
Fax: 716-280-6422
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Court Forms & Information

Surrogate’s Court Forms (statewide)

Fee Schedules

Surrogate’s Court Checklists

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