Erie County Surrogate Court
Erie County
About visiting the probate court
About visiting the Erie County Surrogate Court
Erie County Surrogate Court is listed as a registered probate court within Erie County, New York.
In most instances within New York, there is at least one Surrogate Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
About visiting the probate court
Who to speak with when visiting the Erie County probate court
Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.
Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Erie County Surrogate Court
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Erie County Surrogate Court is: (716) 845-2560
The hours of operation listed for the Erie County Surrogate Court are:
Monday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews
Reviews of the Erie County Surrogate Court
In the past I have had decent interaction with the surrogates court. When my fiancé passed away from a traumatic brain injury 2 months before our son was born, and right before we to be married, all proceeds from his estate were put into a guardianship account which I could withdraw from to provide clothing for our son. I have always mailed in the clothing receipts with my request for withdrawal as I was instructed to do from the very start 2 and a half years ago. Now the court is working remotely due to the pandemic to be safe. However this arrangement has caused issues. When I mailed in my clothing reimbursement request in September 2020 the court misplaced the receipts I mailed in with my withdrawal request. The caveat is they approved the request for withdrawal which is dated 10/13/2020. I mailed back the proof of withdrawal per the court instructions. They told me at the end October they do not have the clothing receipts and need me to send. I have told the court that I cannot give them what they already have. I am being bullied by Kaitlin Reinhard, Bernadette, Alessi and Rebecca Dina LaCivita. I have ALWAYS mailed in my receipts with my petition for withdrawal. I have told them to check my record. They refuse. I have repeatedly said I mailed them with my withdrawal request and they all believe I am lying. This is the final email I sent today to the court because I have had enough of being bullied by this court. “As I have always done, I mailed the clothing receipts with my request for withdrawal in September 2020. Check all previous mailed in requests which I have submitted, including receipts, with my requests for withdrawal. I cannot give you something I already mailed to the court in September with my initial request for withdrawal. I cannot be more clear with you. I clearly see the court refuses to admit the mistake and accidentally misplaced my mailed in receipts for clothing reimbursement request sent in for September 2020, which happened given the court working remotely during a pandemic. It is sad the court chooses to bully and treat innocent people like criminals and adamantly refuses to be accountable and take responsibility for an honest mistake on the courts part, misplacing receipts I mailed in with the request for withdrawal. I mailed it all in the same package. I have been through enough heartbreak with the loss of my fiancé, our family and future together. Travis and I had been together since we were 12. Most importantly, my son not having his father, my panther and best friend. Remember the people the court treats so poorly are human beings with feelings. Merry Christmas to you and happy new year. Regards,”
I had no idea how to proceed when my mom died. The folks at this court have been so kind, patient and helpful. The way they handle things should be an example all other departments should follow. Thank you.