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Probate & Wills | New York State Archives
Probate records include wills, estate inventories, letters of administration, and other documents relating to the administration and settlement of deceased persons’ estates. These records contain information on the property of decedents, the identity and relationships of heirs, and legal actions taken to prove wills and settle estates. Finding Aids
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/probate-and-wills
Probate | NY CourtHelp - Judiciary of New York
When the person who died (the Decedent) had a Will then the Will must be filed in Surrogate's Court and admitted (approved) for probate. Probate is the process of proving that the Will is valid (legally acceptable). During probate, the Will must be proved to the satisfaction of the Court that it's the Last Will and Testament of the person who died.
https://nycourts.gov/courthelp/WhenSomeoneDies/probate.shtmlNew York Probate Records
Search for New York probate records. A probate record search provides information on wills, estate distributions, heirs, surviving dependents, creditors, court ordered distributions, probate petitions, estate accounts, estate inventories, and genealogical information.
https://www.probaterecords.org/new-york/
New York Probate Records • FamilySearch
The New York State Archives has New York (State) Courts of Probate, Probated wills, 1665-1815. Published Materials There are several helpful statewide and downstate indexes and transcripts to help you search pre-1823 wills and other probate records. Some are indexed by name of deceased persons, heirs, witnesses, executors, and administrators:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/New_York_Probate_Records
Getting Court Records | NY CourtHelp - Judiciary of New York
Since 1787, probate records like wills are filed and kept by the Surrogate's Court in each county. These records are available from the courthouse and appointments may be needed to view the records. There may be a fee to access some of the records. Use the Court Locator box to find the Surrogate's Court in the county you're interested in.
https://nycourts.gov/courthelp/GoingToCourt/records.shtmlHow to Access Probate Court Records in New York
The first step is to know where the estate is to be probated. Depending on New York law, the estate probate happens in the county of residency of the person till his death. In other cases, the estate can be probated where the person had real estate. Locate the Records
https://trustsandestate.com/how-to-access-probate-court-records-in-new-york/
Surrogate's Court - Probate | NYCOURTS.GOV - Judiciary of New York
when a new york domiciliary dies (decedent) having a last will and testament (testate), probate is the process in which: (1) a will is "proved " to the satisfaction of the court to be the valid last will and testament of the decedent, (2) the person named in the will as executor (fiduciary) is appointed to carry out the wishes of the decedent, …
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/5jd/onondaga/surrogate/probate.shtml
New York Court Records: NewYorkPublicRecords.org
A court record in New York is a document that contains information and facts relating to a court case. Information about court proceedings, courtroom occurrences, and court decisions are added to this permanent record. Court records are commonly a matter of public record and readily obtainable for public screening.
https://newyorkpublicrecords.org/court-records/
Records Search Department | NYCOURTS.GOV - Judiciary of New York
Records Search Department Office Info 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435 Room 106 Phone: (718) 298-0609 ALL SEARCHES MUST BE IN WRITING. To Obtain a Certified Copy of a Supreme Court Paper and Exemplification A search will have to be conducted.
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/11jd/queensclerk/rec_searchdept.shtml
How to Locate and Request Online Probate Court Records - The Balance
Go to the probate court in person and ask for assistance in locating the documents. In most cases, the clerk will be able to look up the estate information by using the decedent's legal name, and if an estate has been opened, you will be able to view the actual probate file and request copies of applicable documents.
https://www.thebalance.com/locate-request-probate-records-3504967
How Do I Find Out the New York Probate Status of a Will? Where to Look.
There are several ways to find out the probate status of a decedent’s will in New York. If someone filed the will with the Surrogate’s Court, then it is a matter of public record. By going down to the Court and paying a fee, you can request and obtain a copy of the probate file of the decedent.
https://nyestateslawyer.com/2012/05/10/how-do-i-find-out-the-new-york-probate-status-of-a-will/