Need help with probate in South Dakota?
In my profession as a virtual Trust & Estate paralegal, I communicate with New York State Surrogate's Courts nearly daily. The clerks at this court are very pleasant and helpful and are goal oriented in moving files forward. Backlog happens, vacancies happen but I believe that the Clerks at this court (in particular Ms. Thompson and Robert in the Administration Department) are exceptional.
EXTREMELY SLOW.. if you need to go here bewarnd it will take at least 4 months before you get your first response from them. And if you need an ammendment letter be prepared to wait another 3 to 4 weeks.. if you need to see the cashier here make sure you do it before 1pm if not you need to wait till 2pm for they only seem to have 1 or two cashiers there. If you need to see the help desk do it before 1pm if not you will need to wait till 2pm. And now that it is summer time good luck for certain people you may need to sign off on your paperwork may be on Vacation.
Robert in records Professional and helpful and the first time I ever had anybody that work for the government to be so efficient
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