A Guide for Bronx Families by Keystone Pinnacle
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Without the Runaround
Probate, administration, and step-by-step guides for Bronx County Surrogate's Court on the Grand Concourse. No legal jargon. No guesswork.
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Every Step
The court's Help Center — with a dedicated Spanish line.
The Bronx Surrogate's Court Help Center assists self-represented parties with basic information on procedures, court rules, forms, and brochures. And unlike most courts, it publishes a dedicated Spanish-language phone line.
- English: (718) 618-1722
- Español: (718) 618-1744
- Email: bxsurrhelpctr@nycourts.gov
The Help Center cannot give legal advice, recommend which procedure to use, or fill out the forms for you.
What's Your Situation?
Someone passed away with a will
Where and how to file for probate in the Bronx
Someone passed away without a will
How to get Letters of Administration in the Bronx
The estate is under $50,000
The dedicated Small Estate Department and the court's DIY program
I don't know if I need probate or administration
Statewide comparison of the two processes
I don't know which county to file in
Statewide venue guide — where the case gets filed
I need to contact or visit the court
Address, every department line, and the Help Center
What Brings You to
Surrogate's Court?
In the Bronx, the dividing line is $50,000: probate and administration handle larger estates, and a dedicated department handles small estates.
Looking for the statewide rules — fees, venue, probate vs. administration? See our statewide filing fees, venue guide, and process comparison.
What Happens After a
Loved One Passes
Obtain the Death Certificate
Request certified copies from the funeral home or NYC vital records.
Locate the Will (If One Exists)
Check the decedent's records, attorney files, and safe deposit box — the Probate Department handles requests to open a safe deposit box.
Determine the Type of Proceeding
In the Bronx, the line is $50,000: probate or administration above it, small estate below it.
Gather Required Documents
Death certificate, will, asset information, heir details, and required court forms.
File the Petition
Submit your petition to Bronx County Surrogate's Court on the 3rd floor at 851 Grand Concourse.
Serve Citation to Interested Parties
The court requires personal service on domiciliaries (SCPA Article 3), and the Virtual Appearance Notice must be served with every citation.
Appear — Virtually
Calendar appearances are conducted virtually; to appear in person, notify the court at least 3 business days ahead.
Administer the Estate
Collect assets, pay debts and taxes, and distribute — the inventory of assets is due 9 months after letters issue.
Every Department, Its Direct Line
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 · 3rd Floor
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bronx court publishes a direct line for each department — and describes what each one handles, so you call the right place the first time.
| Department | Phone |
|---|---|
| Probate DepartmentDecedents with a will who leave real and/or personal property worth more than $50,000; also handles requests to open a safe deposit box. | 718-618-2365 |
| Administration DepartmentDecedents without a will who leave real and/or personal property worth more than $50,000. | 718-618-2370 |
| Small Estate DepartmentDecedents with or without a will leaving personal property worth less than $50,000 in their name alone; the court offers a DIY Small Estate Affidavit Program for pro se filers. | 718-618-2309 |
| Guardian DepartmentSCPA Article 17 (infant) and Article 17A applications, and guardianship annual accountings; a DIY Guardianship Article 17A petition program is available for pro se applicants. | 718-618-2380 |
| Miscellaneous & Accounting DepartmentEstate and trust accountings, proceedings to compromise actions, revoke letters, compel fiduciaries to account, establish supplemental needs trusts, and SCPA Article 21 miscellaneous proceedings. | 718-618-2375 |
| Inventory of Assets DepartmentInventories are due no later than 9 months from the date letters are issued to the fiduciary. | 718-618-2385 |
| Calendar Clerk | 718-618-2373 |
| CashierCertificates, certifications, and record searches. | 718-618-2396 |
Help Center (unrepresented filers): English (718) 618-1722 · Spanish (718) 618-1744 · bxsurrhelpctr@nycourts.gov
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Selling inherited property involves court filings, tax clearances, and title issues that most agents don't understand. Keystone Pinnacle specializes in exactly this.
Schedule a 15-minute call — we'll walk you through the process, the timeline, and what documents you need.
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Office Hours
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Sat: By Appointment
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For official court business:
(646) 386-500031 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007