The Westchester County Surrogate’s Court handles all probate, estate administration, guardianship, and trust matters for county residents. It is located on the 19th floor of the county courthouse in White Plains and presided over by Surrogate Brandon R. Sall, with a regular calendar on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
The guides below are for anyone who needs to file in or appear before this court: e-filing requirements through NYSCEF, court fees, what to expect at hearings, and the procedures for contested matters like will contests, kinship hearings, and estate accountings.
Westchester County Surrogate's Court Guide Articles
Contested Probate and Will Contests in New York
Legal grounds for contesting a will in New York, including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, and improper execution. Information on SCPA 1404 and 1410 proceedings, discovery, burden of proof, and settlement in Westchester County.
Estate Accounting in New York Surrogate's Court
Complete guide to estate accounting requirements in New York, including SCPA 2208-2210 rules, voluntary and compulsory accountings, filing procedures, objections, fiduciary commissions, and Westchester County practices.
Filing in Westchester Surrogate's Court: Procedures, Fees, and NYSCEF
How to file in Westchester County Surrogate's Court: NYSCEF e-filing, court fees, the Wednesday calendar, required forms, and what to expect at hearings before Surrogate Sall.
Kinship Hearings in New York: Proving Your Right to Inherit
Guide to kinship proceedings in New York Surrogate's Court, including SCPA 2225, burden of proof, genetic testing, documentary evidence, role of the public administrator, and Westchester County procedures.
Wrongful Death Claims and Surrogate's Court in New York
Guide to wrongful death claims under EPTL 5-4.1 through 5-4.6, statute of limitations, damages, role of personal representative, distribution of proceeds, venue in Westchester County, and relationship to estate administration.
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