Bill > A00177

This bill amends the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act to establish a mandatory forty-five dollar fee for all motions made in pending proceedings and for ex parte applications in the Surrogate's Court. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to remove the phrase "no fee" and replace it with a requirement that a forty-five dollar fee is now chargeable for these legal actions. An ex parte application is a legal proceeding where only one party is present or represented, typically without advance notice to the other party. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning the new fee will be implemented right away for anyone filing motions or ex parte applications in the Surrogate's Court, which is a New York state court that handles matters related to wills, estates, and trusts. This change represents a new revenue generation mechanism for the court system and may impact individuals and attorneys who frequently file such motions or applications.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A177