A Guide for Queens County Families by Keystone Pinnacle
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Probate, administration, and step-by-step guides for Queens County Surrogate's Court in Jamaica. No legal jargon. No guesswork.
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Every Step
What's Your Situation?
Someone passed away with a will
Where and how to file for probate in Queens
Someone passed away without a will
How to get Letters of Administration in Queens
The estate is small
The simplified voluntary administration process
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 visit the court
Address, directions, and court calendars
What Brings You to
Surrogate's Court?
Select your situation below for where to file in Queens, what documents to gather, and what to expect.
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.
Determine the Type of Proceeding
Probate (with a will), Administration (no will), or Small Estate.
Gather Required Documents
Death certificate, will, asset information, heir details, and required court forms.
File the Petition
Submit your petition to the Queens County Surrogate's Court — most new cases are filed electronically through NYSCEF.
Serve Citation to Interested Parties
All heirs and beneficiaries must be notified via citation or waiver.
Attend the Court Hearing
The court reviews the petition. If approved, Letters are issued.
Administer the Estate
Collect assets, pay debts and taxes, and distribute to beneficiaries.
Court Departments
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435 · (718) 298-0500
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The court instructs filers to email the appropriate department directly with questions about the status of a matter.
E-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory for most new Surrogate's Court proceedings in Queens, including probate, administration, and small estates. Self-represented filers are exempt but may choose to e-file.
| Department |
|---|
| Probate Department |
| Administration Department / Small Estate (Article 13) |
| Accounting Department |
| Guardianship / Adoption Department |
| Miscellaneous Petition Department |
| Calendar |
| Help Center |
| Records |
| Cashier |
Inherited a House in Queens?
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Contact Information
Phone
(516) 703-6942Location
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Office Hours
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Need the Court Directly?
For official court business:
(646) 386-500031 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007