Estate Planning & Probate in Wyoming County, New York
Wyoming County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Surrogate's Court details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Surrogate's Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Wyoming County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Wyoming County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Wyoming County→The Probate Process in Wyoming County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Wyoming County, probate runs through the Surrogate's Court at 147 North Main Street, Warsaw. The court sits in the 8th Judicial District.
Full Wyoming Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Surrogate's Court
Wyoming County · 8th Judicial District
Address
Phone
Hours
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk
Wyoming County · County Clerk · Gina Skidmore
Address
Phone
Fax
Hours
$45 per document plus $5 for every page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $55; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
New York Estate Planning Articles
Articles about estate planning, probate, and trusts relevant to families in Wyoming County.
Is this your situation?
Get a complete guide for your specific circumstances.
