Probate in Brooklyn / Kings County
Local contacts and preparation resources when a will is being offered in Kings County Surrogate’s Court.
An independent private Keystone Pinnacle resource. Not the court, a government agency or a law firm.
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Use the shared New York guides to understand the choice of proceeding and the filing county. This page adds Kings contacts and preparation questions. Choosing who should file, who must receive notice or how an inheritance is divided may require legal advice.
Kings Probate Department
2 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
347-404-9670This number reaches the court, not Keystone. Check the directory and the service-specific hours before visiting.
Probate petition, checklist and Kings citation
These are the existing statewide PDFs. A checklist is a preparation aid, not a petition to submit. The local citation is a separate Kings resource; confirm the version and instructions for your case with the department.
Questions to resolve before submitting
- Which original will, codicils and certified documents must I deliver, and where should they go?
- Which Kings citation applies to this filing, and how will I receive the issued citation and return instructions?
- What submission method applies to my filing, and how should I identify any documents delivered separately?
Keep a copy of the packet, the filing acknowledgment and any correction notice together. Use the actual court-issued notice for your appearance details; a sample citation or old calendar sheet does not establish your hearing location or date.
How long does the Kings court process take?
No verified current Kings processing-time estimate is available in the sources reviewed for this guide. When following up, distinguish receipt of the filing, a request for corrections, a scheduled appearance and issuance of a court document. Ask the department what is outstanding in your specific file; do not treat a preparation-service turnaround as a court deadline.
Official department and forms sources checked October 28, 2026. Confirm current instructions with Kings before filing. Brooklyn forms directory