Safe Deposit Box Petition Program

Aviso: Este programa es en inglés, pero obtendrá su traducción al pulsar sobre "ESPAÑOL." Deberá responder en inglés o el tribunal rechazará sus documentos. Cuando termine este programa podrá imprimir las instrucciones en español.

The Safe Deposit Box Petition free DIY Form program is used to ask the Surrogate's Court to see what is in the safe deposit box of a person who died. The program helps you create the court forms you need to look for a will, burial plot deed, insurance policies and to make a list of all the items inside the box. When you finish the program you will be able to print a Petition, Proposed Order and Instructions.

File this form in Surrogate's Court.

You CAN'T use this program if:

• The person that died did not have a New York State address.
• You want to take personal items, like money or jewelry, out of the box.

 

Information Checklist

You will need the following information with you when you use this program:

• The name and address of the person who has passed away.
• A copy of the death certificate or medical examiner affidavit.
• The name, address, and county of the bank where the safe deposit box is held.

 

Start

  Safe Deposit Box Petition Program

Note: You will be taken to our partner website called LawHelp Interactive.

You can "Sign Up" for an account or go directly to the program without signing up by clicking on the green "Get Started" button. Then check to agree to the Terms of Use and click on "Continue" to begin the program.

 

About DIY Forms

This program is not e-fileable. Your papers must be printed, then filed at the Court.

Who Can Use These Programs?
You can use DIY Forms if:

• you're a court user and you don't have a lawyer;
• you're a legal services provider;
• you're a pro bono lawyer. Pro bono lawyers filing a DIY Form must submit thispro bono affirmation.
• you're from a low-bono (reduced fee) program. You must submit a low-bono affirmation with the filing.

Commercial use is prohibited and no one may charge for using these programs. When you begin the program, you will be asked to accept these terms of use.

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