* Oversees the proceedings in order to ensure that the assets of the estate are managed and distributed in accordance with New York State law and/or the decedent's wishes. Surrogate's Court also has jurisdiction in adoption proceedings,17A guardianship proceedings for persons above the age of 18 with a disabilty and under age 18 if there is property involved.

Offers free legal services for individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in cases regarding access to health care services, HIV/AIDS-based discrimination, housing matters, assistance with denials or termination of benefits, health care proxies, powers of attorney, simple wills, family court matters, and divorce.

* Provides legal services and counseling for civil matters to low-income people. Legal education and information. Health care advocacy. Elder Law advocacy. SSI disability advocacy. Domestic violence/victims of a crime. Medicare and Medicaid legal problems and denials. Fair housing enforcement/ housing discrimination and education. Public benefits such as SNAP. * Provides legal information to people who are homeless, at risk of losing their housing, or have a public benefits termination or denial; this includes: Evictions. Foreclosures. * Provides information for referrals for civil legal needs that are not listed. Resources can oftentimes link people with a source of assistance.

Hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including the validity of wills and the administration of estates.

* Provides comprehensive planning for individuals with disabilities and their families. Planning includes: Assistance with establishing 17A Guardianship. Financial. Medical. Legal. Residential.

Hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including the validity of wills and the administration of estates.

* Provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or other violent crimes.

• 24 Hour Hotline
• Emergency Housing Assistance for Survivors
• Crisis & Short Term Domestic Violence and Assault Survivor Counseling
• Information & Referrals
• Advocacy with Legal Proceedings
• Support Groups
• Community Education & Training
• NYC Crime Victims Assistance
• Assistance with Family Court Petitions
• Adult & Child Therapy
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

Service provides assistance and information regarding future health and personal care when one is unable to speak for themselves.

* Provides services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities that include the following: Residential services. Day habilitation - offers a variety of opportunities for individuals with special needs to develop skills for personal growth. Community habilitation. Self-direction, including fiscal intermediary. Supported employment and work readiness. Child care. Respite (overnight, after school, teen night, Camp Heritage and in-home respite).

Hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including the validity of wills and the administration of estates.

SAIL provides information and assistance concerning long term care planning for individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties. Information and assistance is provided for establishing Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and accessing long term care services. SAIL provides information and assistance to persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance. The center also provides insurance counseling and advisement for choosing the most appropriate coverage, as well as information concerning co-insurance and gap policies.

Offers legal counseling, information, and assistance with such concerns as Health Care Proxy, wills, guardianship, power of attorney, living wills and trusts, consumer fraud, contractual disputes, tenant-landlord disputes, home ownership questions, neighbor disputes, Social Security questions, Medicare and Medicaid related problems, SSI application, and eligibility questions.

Assists individuals who are diagnosed with serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and/or two chronic conditions manage their behavioral and medical health. Provides referrals and linkages to community resources, assists in applying for benefits and entitlements, and works to develop a care plan to address and accomplish set goals. Referral and appointment required.

Assists individuals diagnosed with AIDS/HIV who need help in planning for their families future.

Provides free legal advice, counseling, advocacy and representation for low income individuals in civil (non-criminal) matters.

Lawyers provide free civil (non-criminal) advice, counseling, advocacy, and representation to low-income individual clients/groups.

Provides legal aid assistance to low-income individuals in civil cases ONLY, regarding housing, eviction, utility shut-offs, foreclosure defense, public benefits including public assistance, SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI, unemployment insurance benefit, wills, power or attorney/health care proxies.

Helps low-income people obtain an uncontested divorce, with assistance from volunteer attorneys and law students

Oversees filing, recording and storing official documents and acts as agent for state and federal governments for passports, pistol permits, sporting licenses and motor vehicle related transactions. The County Clerk is the County Registrar and Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts.  

Helps older adults become aware of the importance of planning in advance for their health care in the event that they experience an illness or condition that prevents them from making or communicating decisions. This is the best way to ensure that choices are known, understood, and honored.

The County Clerk is the County Registrar and Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The Clerk is responsible for filing, recording and storing official documents and acts as agent for state and federal governments for passports, pistol permits, sporting licenses and motor vehicle related transactions.

Assists families with financial and life planning for a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Hears cases relating to individuals who have passed away, including the validity of wills and the
administration of estates.

Assists families with financial and life planning for a child or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability.