Schuyler County 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.

Hours of Operation: 

Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(excluding state holidays)

Phone: 607-228-3351

Chamber’s Phone: 607-228-3355

Fax: 646-963-6590

ADA SCHUYLER COUNTY – Courthouse

Judge’s Chambers

Judge
Hon. Matthew C. Hayden

Secretary
Alicia Kurcoba

Court Attorney
Elizabeth Reiter

Schuyler County Courthouse
105 9th St. Unit 35
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: 607-228-3355
Fax: 646-963-6590

Court Clerk’s Office

Chief Clerk
Jack Miller

Court Links

• E-Filing Protocols
• Fees
• Forms
• Tax Forms

District
6th Judicial District

Robert Friedman

NY Probate Attorney

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 For further New York estates and  probate information and updates:

• 15 Ways to Avoid Probate
• Executor’s Legal Survival Guide 
• New York Probate Guide 
• Subscribe to the Legal Survival Channel: Today’s Legal News You Can Use
• Surrogate Court Forms
• Online Will Intake Form

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