Court Info
Address
2 Johnson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Surrogate
Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
Acting Surrogate
Hon. Bernard J. Graham
Chief Clerk
Lisa Mathis
Phone: 347-404-9700
KingSurr-chiefclerk@nycourts.gov
Deputy Chief Clerk
Kim N. Stephens
What to do When Someone Dies
Accessing a Deceased Person's Sealed Residence
What You Will Need & Which Offices Can Help
Visit Small Estates Forms for info.
Court Appearances & Calendar Information
I. The Court is open for in person appearances.
All court proceedings are in person only. If there are extenuating circumstances, as an accommodation, the Court may permit virtual appearances on certain calendar calls and conferences. Please make an application through the appropriate Surrogate’s Court Department for such an accommodation. All virtual appearances will be conducted via Microsoft TEAMS. Please refer to Part Rules Section 4B for additional information.
II. Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
Process calendar before Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano will be held every Tuesday at 10:00am.
Motions before Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano shall be scheduled on Tuesday’s at 11:30am.
III. Hon. Bernard J. Graham
Process calendar before Hon. Bernard J. Graham will be held every Thursday at 10:00am.
Motions before Hon. Bernard J. Graham shall be scheduled on Thursday’s at 11:30am.
IV. You can access the virtual process calendar for each of the Surrogate's, including guardianship matters, below:
JOIN TEAMS MEETING: KINGSURRCALENDAR
Or call in (audio only)
+1 347-378-4143, 321926287# United States, New York City
(833) 262-7886, 321926287# United States (Toll-free)
Phone Conference ID: 321 926 287#
V. Calendar
Surrogate's Court Calendar List
This list is updated on Friday, for the following week.
The terms of this notice are subject to modification as the need arises.
VI. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ISSUES AND OTHER URGENT MATTERS
For proceedings that have a statute of limitations approaching, attorneys shall commence the proceeding by filing via NYSCEF. Unrepresented parties may e-file via NYSCEF, or mailing via USPS mail service or hand-delivery to the appropriate department of the Surrogate’s Court. Parties shall outline the details of such urgency in the form of an affidavit and/or affirmation. KingSurr-Urgency@nycourts.gov
VII. URGENT MATTERS
For proceedings that have a statute of limitations approaching, attorneys shall commence the proceeding by filing via NYSCEF. Unrepresented parties may e-file via NYSCEF, or mailing via USPS mail service or hand-delivery to the appropriate department of the Surrogate’s Court. Parties shall outline the details of such urgency in the form of an affidavit and/or affirmation.
Email KingSurr-Urgency@nycourts.gov and include:
1. Subject matter: estate name, date of death. File No and type of proceeding
2. Attach a copy of the affirmation of urgency that was filed and indicate the date of filing.
3. DO NOT email any other email box.
Proposed Decrees, Supplemental Citations, Applications and Proposed Orders for Substituted Service – must be filed with the Court at least two days before return date. The Court shall issue Decrees in uncontested probate and administration proceedings; proposed Decrees shall no longer be necessary in these instances.
WebSurrogate is now available in Kings County. Please visit https://websurrogates.nycourts.gov to access WebSurrogate.
Departments
Miscellaneous Dept.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Apt Searches/Safety Deposit Box Searches)
Phone: 347-404-9680
Kingsurr-misc@nycourts.gov
Accounting Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Estate & Trust Accountings)
Phone: 347-404-9685
Kingsurr-acc@nycourts.gov
Guardian / Adoption Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Infant / 17A Applications)
Phone: 347-404-9664
Kingsurr-guard@nycourts.gov
Probate Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Decedents leaving a will)
Phone: 347-404-9670
Kingsurr-probate@nycourts.gov
Administration Dept. / Small Estates
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Decedents leaving no will)
Phone: 347-404-9690
KingSurr-Admin@nycourts.gov
Cashier / Certificates / Certifications
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–3:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Closed for lunch 1PM-2PM)
(Fees)
Phone: 347-404-9730
Kingsurr-cashier@nycourts.gov
Records Department
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM–4:45PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
Phone: 347-404-9710
Kingsurr-records@nycourts.gov
Help Center
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9AM-1PM
Wednesday 9AM–12PM (noon)
(Closed for lunch 1PM-2PM)
Phone: 347-401-9090
Law Department
Phone: 347-404-9700
Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
KingSurr-Montalbano@nycourts.gov
Hon. Bernard J. Graham
KingSurr-Graham@nycourts.gov
Email for Urgent Matters
KingSurr-Urgency@nycourts.gov
