Orleans County Surrogate’s Court

THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ORLEAN’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).

Please note: Orleans County Surrogate’s Court does not currently accept filings through EDDS. Filings can be done through NYSCEF.

LOCATION

Orleans County Courthouse
1 South Main Street. Suite 3
Albion, NY 14411-1497

Office Hours:

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

The courts are closed on all state holidays.

Phone:
(585) 283-6658

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ORLEANS COUNTY – Surrogate’s Court

Court Staff

Surrogate’s Court Chief Clerk
Jamie Summers
Phone: 585-283-6658
jsummers@nycourts.gov

Orleans Surrogate’s Forms

Cover Letter for Administration Petitions
Cover Letter for Probate Petitions
Cover Letter for Small Estate Petitions
Orleans Help Handout – No EDDS

Surrogate’s Court Judges

Hon. Sanford A. Church

E-Filing Protocol

Orleans County Surrogate’s Protocol for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF)
Downloadable PDF here: Orleans County Surrogate’s Court Protocol
Cases Filed in Surrogate’s Court, Orleans County

Notice to Bar regarding Mandatory E-Filing in Cattaraugus, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County (09/30/2021)

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