All these high reviews are from tourists admiring the architecture. Here is a review of the business. I really want to do Went to visit to ask a question about probate. Overwhelmed by the lack of knowledge and the inability of workers to clearly articulate the process. I would get better info If I asked someone on the subway. 2023 and the court systems is archaic, paper laden, manned by incompetent driveless drones who have no clue about this system. Workers are 9-5 paper pushing Fike clerks working in a dark cesspool court house. Why hasn’t $$$$$$ been invested to digitalize the court system? Because this antiquated system makes money and it’s keeps people employed This place need a complete technology overhaul. Get rid of the paper process, then replace the drones with people who can think. If you need...
Read moreThe clerks in room 302 of the NYC surrogate court, is professional, friendly and helpful each time I visited. They were very knowledgeable and informative in helping me with all the necessary forms to file the Estate paperwork as well as answering any questions I had. I didn't need a lawyer to file any Estate forms. The process was simple. All the Staff in the building are friendly. If only the DMV could learn from them what good customer service...
Read moreThe Surrogate's Court in New York City is a beautiful building, built in the Beaux-Arts style by architect John Rochester Thomas. The purpose of the Surrogate's Court is to handle all probate and estate proceedings for New York State. The building opened in 1907 and can be found opposite City Hall Park on the corner of Chambers Street and...
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