Probate — 2585 SE 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL (File No. 2025-373)
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A Surrogate's Court petition seeks admission of the October 16, 2015 will of Gordon Robert Salese to probate and issuance of Letters Testamentary to Donna Keen, with a request that she serve without bond. A hearing is set for July 22, 2026 in Goshen, NY.
Key Takeaways
- Hearing on July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Goshen, NY
- Petition asks to admit decedent's 2015 will to probate
- Donna Keen seeks Letters Testamentary and to serve without bond
- You are not required to appear but may object or hire an attorney
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- Case #
- File No. 2025-373
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If you don't respond
If you fail to appear by July 22, 2026, the court will assume you do not object and may grant the requested probate and issue Letters Testamentary to Donna Keen.
What to do next
- 1
Note the hearing date
Hearing is July 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Surrogate's Court, 30 Park Place, Goshen, NY.
- 2
Contact the petitioner’s attorney
For questions or copies, contact Kyle A. Steller at (845) 298-2000 or ksteller@stengerglass.com.
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Consider legal representation
If you intend to object, hire an attorney before the hearing to file objections or appear on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
- What is this citation about?
- It's a court notice asking why the decedent's 2015 will should not be admitted to probate and Letters Testamentary issued to Donna Keen.
- Do I have to go to the hearing on July 22, 2026?
- No, appearance isn't required, but if you object you should appear or hire an attorney before that date.
- What happens if I do nothing?
- The court will assume you don't object and may grant probate and authorize Donna Keen to administer the estate.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Letters Testamentary
- Court documents that authorize a person to administer a deceased person's estate under a will.
- Surrogate's Court
- A court that handles probate matters and administration of estates.
- Petition to admit a will
- A formal request asking the court to recognize a document as the decedent's valid will.
Full Notice Text
CITATION File No. 2025-373 SURROGATE'S COURT, ORANGE COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: AMY OWENS and CALEB PATRICK OWENS, if living and if dead, to their heirs at law, next of kin and distributees whose names and places of residence are unknown, and if they died subsequent to the decedent herein, Gordon Robert Salese (date of death November 26, 2023), to their executors, administrators, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest whose names and places of residence are unknown and cannot, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Donna Keen who is domiciled at 31 Westbrook Road, Newburgh, New York 12550 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Orange County, at 30 Park Place, Goshen, New York, on July 22, 2026, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Gordon Robert Salese lately domiciled at 2585 SE 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, United States admitting to probate a Will dated October 16, 2015 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated not applicable), a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Gordon Robert Salese deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: [X] Letters Testamentary issue to: Donna Keen [ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue to: [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to: [X] Further relief requested (if any): That the fiduciary serve without bond. Dated, Attested and Sealed, May 8, 2026 Seal HON. Timothy P. McElduff, Jr. Surrogate Timothy McElduff, Jr. Kerri Serkes Deputy Chief Clerk, Kerri Serkes Kyle A. Steller, Esq. Attorney Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars & Luele, LLP 1136 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 (845) 298-2000 ksteller@stengerglass.com NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.