SURROGATE'S COURT CLINIC | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY

401 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Low-income county residents with surrogate and estate legal issues

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM Program hours: Wednesday, 11 AM - 1 PM

(315) 939-1466

Fax

(315) 471-3409

Voice

Website

https://www.vlpcny.org

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Clients are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance, though walk-ins are accepted on the day of the clinic if time allows

Fees

None

Service area

Onondaga County, New York

Provides free advice and information about small estates, 17-A Guardianship, Power of Attorney, wills, and other trust and estate issues. May be able to provide on-the-spot assistance with filling out petitions for Surrogate's Court.

Last assured

04/09/2026

What's Here

Elder Law Do Not Resuscitate Orders Durable Power of Attorney for Mental Health Care Life Care Planning Living Wills Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Will Preparation Assistance Legal Counseling Trust Preparation Assistance

Providing organization

VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY

Provides legal advice, information, and referrals to low-income individuals in Central New York on non-criminal legal matters. Topics include divorce, eviction defense, family court issues, wills, estates, elder law issues, debt and consumer law (including student loan debt), health care directives, immigration law, LGBTQ legal issues, Veterans law, and non-profit advocacy.