Bill > S05081

This bill amends the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act to establish a mandatory forty-five dollar fee for all motions filed in pending proceedings and for ex parte applications in the Surrogate's Court. Currently, the law does not specify a standard fee for these types of legal actions, but this bill would require a flat fee of $45 for each motion or ex parte application. An ex parte application is a legal request made to the court by one party without the presence of the other party, which is common in certain urgent or administrative matters. The bill would apply to all such motions and applications in Surrogate's Court proceedings, which typically handle matters related to wills, estates, trusts, and guardianship. The fee change is designed to generate additional revenue for the court system and potentially offset administrative costs. The bill includes an immediate effective date, meaning the new fee would be implemented as soon as the bill is signed into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5081