Richmond County (Staten Island)’s Surrogate’s Court
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON RICHMOND COUNTY (STATEN ISLAND)’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 courts are also authorized to handle adoptions.
Office Info
18 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
Get Directions
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Help Center:
richsurrhelpctr@nycourts.gov
Guardianship:
RichmondGuardianship@nycourts.gov
General Clerk’s Office:
718-675-8500
Help Center:
718-675-8508
Law Department:
718-675-8505
Guardianship:
718-675-8510
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RICHMOND COUNTY – Surrogate’s Court
Administration
Surrogate
Honorable Matthew J. Titone
Chief Clerk
Ronald M. Cerrachio
Deputy Chief Clerk
Alexandra Torres
Notices
Surrogate Matthew J. Titone and the Richmond County Surrogate’s Court stand ready to assist families whose relatives suffered physical harm or were killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001 or the debris removal efforts that took place in the aftermath of those crashes.
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Petitions and other papers will continue to be filed by mail;Â USPS regular mail or Return Receipt Mail Services, and Special Mail i.e. Fed-Ex, UPS, etc. To: The Surrogate’s Court Richmond County, 18 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301.
Please provide your contact information, including an email address, with your filing.
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In addition, The Court accepts filings by Electronic method through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing Program (NYSCEF) System.
nyscef@nycourts.gov
646-386-3033Free NYSCEF training sessions are available. See all available training sessions and register at NYSCEF Training.
- Court personnel may contact petitioners or their counsel as needed, once filed papers are reviewed.
- Inquiries on calendared matters and conferences can be made at 718-675-8505.
- Until further notice, citations may be issued by court order – alternate service and appearances. Please see the Court’s website for sample citations and orders.
WebSurrogate provides information on estate proceedings and other filings within New York State Surrogate’s Courts. WebSurrogate is a free service that allows you to search files, retrieve documents, and view historical records that are considered to be public information.
Calendar Appearance Information
Please use the link above to find information regarding in‑person and virtual court appearances, along with the list of proceedings scheduled for the current week.
District
13th Judicial District
Robert Friedman
NY Probate Attorney
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